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July 2007

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Enjoy! - Celebrate Sunny Days with Manitoba Foods

Summer Beef Steaks with Fresh Berry Salsa

Summer Beef Steaks with Fresh Berry Salsa
 
This colorful salsa and steak combination is perfect for the summer berry season. If fresh berries are not available, substitute with frozen, unsweetened whole berries.
2 (2) cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH finely grated orange rind, lemon rind and dry mustard
½ tsp (2 mL) EACH salt and pepper
1 lb (500 g) beef Grilling Steak (Strip Loin, Rib Eye, Top Sirloin or Tenderloin), 1 inch/2.5 cm thick
Fresh Berry Salsa:
1 cup (250 mL) EACH halved strawberries and whole blueberries
2 tbsp (30 mL) liquid honey or fruit liqueur
1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH balsamic vinegar and mint leaves
1 (1) small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
¼ tsp (1 mL) grated gingerroot


Fresh Berry Salsa:
In food processor or blender container, combine berries, honey, vinegar and mint leaves. Process until coarsely chopped. Stir in jalapeno pepper and gingerroot. (Salsa can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours).

In small bowl combine garlic, lemon juice, grated citrus rinds, mustard, salt and pepper. Spread mixture onto both sides of steak. Place steak on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until browned but still rare inside. Transfer to heated platter; tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve steak with a spoonful of Fresh Berry Salsa or one of the variations listed below.

Makes 4 servings

Variations: 

Raspberry Red Onion Salsa:  In small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter over medium-low heat; add ½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped red onion and 2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar or raspberry liqueur. Cook, stirring, until onion is softened. Add ¼ cup (50 mL) red wine vinegar; boil for 3 minutes or until mixture is syrupy. Stir in ¾ cup (175 mL) mashed raspberries.

Peach Mango Salsa:  In food processor or blender container, combine 1 EACH diced, peeled and pitted ripe peach and mango, ¼ cup (50 mL) fresh coriander leaves and 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH white wine vinegar and granulated sugar (or Peach Schnapps). Process just until finely chopped. Season with pepper to taste.

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