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PRAIRIE-STYLE TRI-TIP STEAKS

Bottom Sirloin Tri-Tip is a flavourful, economical beef cut. For a taste of the Wild West, marinate these boneless grilling steaks in this rye-based marinade.

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup   50 mL   rye whiskey, brandy or apple juice
2 tbsp   30 mL   EACH soy sauce and vegetable oil
2   2   cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp   10 mL   brown sugar
1 tsp   5 mL   EACH chili powder, dried thyme and coarsely crushed black peppercorns
1 1/2 lb   750 g   Beef Tri-Tip Grilling Steaks, 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick (approx 4 steaks)

PREPARATION TIME: 5 min
COOKING TIME: 10 min
MARINATING TIME: 8 h

DIRECTIONS
1. In resealable freezer bag, combine whiskey, soy sauce, oil, garlic, sugar, chili powder, thyme and peppercorns. Add steaks to bag; seal tightly and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours for maximum flavour.

2. Discard marinade. Grill, broil or sauté using medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium doneness – best cooked only to medium.

3. Serve with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 4 SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
281 Calories     13 g Fat
37 g Protein     1 g Carbohydrates
A good source of Iron (24 % RDI) and an excellent source of Zinc (102 % RDI)