CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Grilled Beef

This recipe showcases the intriguing flavors of Korean cooking.

Grilled Beef

¾ pound skirt steak

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Score meat deeply crosswise at ½-inch intervals. This allows the meat to absorb more of marinade, cook more evenly. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, mustard together. Add meat. Turn in marinade to make sure all sides are coated. Marinate for 10 minutes. Preheat grill or broiler. Remove meat, discard marinade. Place on grill about 3 to 4 inches from heat source. Grill 5 to 7 minutes. Meat thermometer should read 145 degrees. Remove to carving board. Add salt, pepper to taste. Slice steak across grain, making sure to capture juices.

Yield: Serves 2.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 220 calories, 7 grams fat, 97 milligrams cholesterol, 34 grams protein, 2 grams carbohydrates, no fiber, 557 milligrams sodium.

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