MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHUCK STEAK WITH GARDEN GRILLED VEGETABLES

Dive into this marinated, grilled chuck steak paired with flavors of the Mediterranean. Served with seasonal grilled vegetables.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound beef Blade Chuck Steak
2 teaspoons Mediterranean Spice Mix
2 zucchini, cut lengthwise
8 baby sweet bell peppers
1 teaspoon olive oil

Marinade

2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2/3 cup olive oil
1 Tablespoon Mediterranean spice mix

COOKING:

Combine marinade in a small bowl. Place beef Chuck steaks & marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
In a medium size bowl toss zucchini & mini bell peppers with 1 teaspoon olive. Place vegetables on grid over medium heat. Grill 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and set aside. Once slightly cooled slice zucchini into 1/4inch slices and set aside.
Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Season each side of the steak with 1/2 Tablespoon of spice mix. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 3 to 4 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 3 to 4 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove from the grill and season with salt, as desired. Serve alongside grilled vegetables.

SAFE HANDLING TIPS:

Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
Separate raw meat from other foods.
Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
Wash all produce prior to use.
Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips visit: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/determining-doneness

For more information on safe food handling and beef safety, see: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/food-safety

NUTRITION:

* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving, 4 oz: 426 Calories; 261 Calories from fat; 29g Total Fat (7 g Saturated Fat; 0.4 g Trans Fat; 2.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 17.3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 72 mg Cholesterol; 565 mg Sodium; 17 g Total Carbohydrate; 4.2 g Dietary Fiber; 10.6 g Total Sugars; 25 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 82.7 mg Calcium; 4.9 mg Iron; 1006 mg Potassium; 0 mcg Vitamin D; 0.4 mg Riboflavin; 6.9 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B₆; 5.1 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 255 mg Phosphorus; 8.4 mg Zinc; 33.5 mcg Selenium; 109.2 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Potassium, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, and Choline.