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Ancho Garlic Steaks with Summer Salsa

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

The first time I tasted this, I was amazed how well the blueberries and watermelon went with the peppery steak. Use whatever fruits are in season so you can serve this anytime. —Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut

Strip Steak

Top loin steak may be labeled as strip steak, Kansas City steak, New York strip steak, ambassador steak or boneless club steak in your region.
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Ancho Garlic Steaks with Summer Salsa

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Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless beef top loin steaks (1-1/4 inches thick and 8 ounces each)
  • 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • salsa:
    • 1 cup seeded diced watermelon
    • 1 cup fresh blueberries
    • 1 medium tomato, chopped
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Directions

  1. Rub steaks with chili pepper and garlic salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 7-9 minutes on each side.
  2. In a bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cut steak into slices; serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked beef with 1/2 cup salsa: 195 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 442mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit.
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