Grilled Steaks with Martini Twist
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

The essence of summertime sophistication, this marinated steak soaks up the pleasantly piney flavor of gin, which is made with woodsy juniper berries.


Grilled Steaks with Martini Twist

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 54 mins
Related Categories: Barbecued/Grilled Steak, Grilling, Low Calorie, Low Sodium, Steak

 
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Ingredients
  • 4 
    boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 1-inch thick (1-3/4 to 2 pounds total)
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  • 1/4 cup
    finely chopped green onions
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  • 1/4 cup
    gin
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  • 1 tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1 teaspoon
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1 teaspoon
    tricolored peppercorns, crushed
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  • 2 tablespoons
    sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
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    Lemon peel strips
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Directions
1.
Trim fat from steaks. Place steaks in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, in a small bowl stir together the green onions, gin, olive oil, and lemon peel. Pour over steaks; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning bag once. Drain steaks, discarding marinade. Press the crushed peppercorns onto both sides of the steaks.
2.
Preheat gas grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place steaks on the grill rack directly over heat. Cover and grill until steaks are desired doneness, turning once halfway through grilling. (Allow 14 to 18 minutes for medium rare and 18 to 22 minutes for medium.) Season to taste with salt. Garnish the steaks with sliced onions and lemon peel strips. Makes 4 servings.

To cook on a charcoal grill,
prepare steaks as above. Grill directly over medium coals, allowing 14 to 18 minutes for medium rare and 18 to 22 minutes for medium, and turning once halfway through grilling.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 264, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 201 mg, Carbohydrate .5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 43 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 4%, Iron 25%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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