Grilled Top Round Steak with Parmesan Asparagus

DifficultyBeginnerYields4 Servings
Prep Time6 hrsCook Time30 minsTotal Time6 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients
 14 oz beef top round
 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
 1 tsp olive oil
 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shaved
 2 cups hot cooked orzo (optional)
Marinade
 ¼ cup red wine vinegar
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 tbsp fresh thyme
 2 tsp steak seasoning blend
 2 tsp garlic, minced
 1 tsp crushed red pepper
1

Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Place beef top round steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.

2

Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Toss asparagus with oil. Place steak in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange asparagus around steak. Grill steak, covered, 10 to 11 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning occasionally. (Do not overcook) Grill asparagus 6 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 8 to 12 minutes) or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally.

Cook's Tip: To make asparagus spears easier to turn on the grill, thread them ladder-style onto two 12-inch metal skewers. Insert a skewer about 1 inch from each end of spear, leaving small space between spears. Use tongs to turn entire asparagus “ladder” for even cooking.

3

Immediately sprinkle cheese over asparagus. Carve steak into thin slices. Season with salt, as desired. Serve with asparagus and orzo, if desired.

Ingredients

Ingredients
 14 oz beef top round
 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
 1 tsp olive oil
 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shaved
 2 cups hot cooked orzo (optional)
Marinade
 ¼ cup red wine vinegar
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 tbsp fresh thyme
 2 tsp steak seasoning blend
 2 tsp garlic, minced
 1 tsp crushed red pepper

Directions

1

Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Place beef top round steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.

2

Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Toss asparagus with oil. Place steak in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange asparagus around steak. Grill steak, covered, 10 to 11 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning occasionally. (Do not overcook) Grill asparagus 6 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 8 to 12 minutes) or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally.

Cook's Tip: To make asparagus spears easier to turn on the grill, thread them ladder-style onto two 12-inch metal skewers. Insert a skewer about 1 inch from each end of spear, leaving small space between spears. Use tongs to turn entire asparagus “ladder” for even cooking.

3

Immediately sprinkle cheese over asparagus. Carve steak into thin slices. Season with salt, as desired. Serve with asparagus and orzo, if desired.

Grilled Top Round Steak with Parmesan Asparagus
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Recipe and photography courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.