Grilled Sirloin Teriyaki

The marinade for this super-tender Asian-style beef also works well with fish, chicken and pork. Fast and fabulous!

Grilled Sirloin Teriyaki

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 1/2 pound)

Instructions

  • 1. In a shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add the steak; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • 2. Drain and discard marinade. On a greased grill rack, grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked beef: 163 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat.