Beef Round Steak Done Right

Lots of folks ask us how best to grill Round Steak. We like ours steeped and finished with a flavourful BIG Baste. Make Round Steak Done Right all summer long with a few pantry additions to jazz up the basic recipe (see variations below).

 

Yields8 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins
 1 cup (250 mL) steak sauce
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
 2 green onions, thinly sliced
 2 lb (1 kg) Beef Inside or Outside Round Marinating Steak, 1-1/2 inches (4 cm) thick
 Salt and pepper
1

Combine steak sauce, garlic, mustard and onions in large sealable freezer bag. Remove 1/4 cup (50 mL) EACH for basting and dipping.

2

Pierce steak all over; add to bag and refrigerate for 8 or up to 12 hours. Discard marinade. Pat steak dry with paper towel; season with salt and pepper to taste.

3

Grill over medium-high heat, brushing with reserved basting sauce, for 14 to 16 minutes, turning at least twice, for medium-rare doneness 145°F(63°C).

4

Transfer to cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let stand for 5 minutes before carving on an angle into thin slices. Serve with reserved dipping sauce.

5

CHIPOTLE BIG BASTE: Add 1/3 cup (75 mL) salsa and 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced canned chipotle peppers in abodo sauce.

COULIS-STYLE BIG BASTE: Add 1/4 cup (50 mL) of your favourite fruit jam and 2 tbsp (30 mL) fruit juice, such as apple or orange.

HONEY GINGER BIG BASTE: Add 2 tbsp (30 mL) liquid honey and 2 tsp (10 mL) minced fresh ginger.

Ingredients

 1 cup (250 mL) steak sauce
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
 2 green onions, thinly sliced
 2 lb (1 kg) Beef Inside or Outside Round Marinating Steak, 1-1/2 inches (4 cm) thick
 Salt and pepper

Directions

1

Combine steak sauce, garlic, mustard and onions in large sealable freezer bag. Remove 1/4 cup (50 mL) EACH for basting and dipping.

2

Pierce steak all over; add to bag and refrigerate for 8 or up to 12 hours. Discard marinade. Pat steak dry with paper towel; season with salt and pepper to taste.

3

Grill over medium-high heat, brushing with reserved basting sauce, for 14 to 16 minutes, turning at least twice, for medium-rare doneness 145°F(63°C).

4

Transfer to cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let stand for 5 minutes before carving on an angle into thin slices. Serve with reserved dipping sauce.

5

CHIPOTLE BIG BASTE: Add 1/3 cup (75 mL) salsa and 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced canned chipotle peppers in abodo sauce.

COULIS-STYLE BIG BASTE: Add 1/4 cup (50 mL) of your favourite fruit jam and 2 tbsp (30 mL) fruit juice, such as apple or orange.

HONEY GINGER BIG BASTE: Add 2 tbsp (30 mL) liquid honey and 2 tsp (10 mL) minced fresh ginger.

Beef Round Steak Done Right