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tropical fiesta steak, diabetic

review
Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Easy and so yummy. It really feels like your having something very special.

yield 4 (Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For tropical fiesta steak, diabetic

  • 1/3 c
    mango, pear, or apricot nectar
  • 1/4 c
    snipped fresh mint or basil or 1 tablespoon dried mint, crushed
  • 1/4 c
    sliced green onions
  • 3 Tbsp
    pickapeppa sauce or spicy brown mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
  • 1 lb
    boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
  • 1/2 c
    chopped red sweet pepper
  • 1/2 c
    chopped red apple or pear
  • 1/2 c
    chopped peeled mango, unpeeled peach, or unpeeled nectarine
  • 1/4 c
    sliced celery
  • fresh mint sprigs (optional)

How To Make tropical fiesta steak, diabetic

  • 1
    For marinade: In a small bowl, stir together nectar, snipped or dried mint, 2 tablespoons of the green onions, the Pickapeppa sauce or spicy brown mustard, oil, lemon juice, salt, and hot pepper sauce. Remove 1/4 cup of the marinade; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
  • 2
    For steak: Place steak in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. Pour remaining marinade over steak. Seal bag; turn to coat steak and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  • 3
    For fruit relish: In a small bowl, combine sweet pepper, apple, mango, celery, and the remaining 2 tablespoons green onions. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
  • 4
    Drain steak, discarding marinade. Place steak on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill until desired doneness, turning once halfway through grilling. Allow 14 to 18 minutes for medium-rare doneness (145 degrees F) or 18 to 22 minutes for medium doneness (160 degrees F).
  • 5
    To serve: Thinly slice steak across the grain. Serve with fruit relish and drizzle with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade. If desired, garnish with mint sprigs. Makes 4 servings.
  • 6
    Nutrition : Servings Per Recipe: 4 PER SERVING: 211 cal., 7 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 48 mg chol., 166 mg sodium, 10 g carb. (1 g fiber), 26 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges Lean Meat (d.e): 3.5; Fruit (d.e): 0.5
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