Eye of Round Steak Recipe

by | May 5, 2023 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

Spiced Lime-Marinated Eye of Round Steaks

By 

Derrick Riches

 Spiced lime-marinated eye of round steaks on a dark platter with lime

With a hint of Cuban flavors, this grilled steak recipe brings together the brightness of lime with the earthiness of cumin and coriander. The meat called for is eye of round, which can be tough, but when marinated and grilled to medium-rare, the end result is tender and flavorful.

Eye of round is a lean cut of beef from the hind leg of the animal that runs from the rump to the ankle. Because the leg meat has been toughened by exercise, it is full of connective tissue, and is less tender than other cuts of beef. Marinating the meat for 30 minutes prior to cooking helps to break down this tissue; not overcooking the meat is also key, so keeping to a doneness of medium-rare is ideal.

Serve the grilled steaks withgrilled potatoes, french fries, potato salad, or rice pilaf. Grilled asparagus or sweet corn also would also go well with this cookout-friendly food. Or simply slice the meat and serve it in a fresh green salad!

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Spiced lime marinated eye of round steak ingredients gathered

  2. Make the marinade by combining lime juice, salt, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, and coriander.

    Lime juice, salt, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, and coriander for marinade in small bowl

  3. Use a fork to deeply prick the steaks all over on both sides.

    Eye of round steaks on cutting board pricked with fork all over on both sides

  4. Place the steaks in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the steaks, making sure to coat them well. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning once.

    Eye of round steaks in a plastic bag with marinade

  5. Heat an outdoor grill, indoor grill, or grill pan on the stovetop and remove the steaks from the marinade.

    Grill pan heated for cooking eye of round steaks

  6. Place the steaks on a hot grill (or grill pan that has been very lightly coated with cooking spray) and cook each side for 4 to 5 minutes, or until done to your liking.

    Eye of round steaks cooking on a hot grill pan

  7. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes. Enjoy whole or sliced against the grain.

    Spiced-lime marinated eye of round steaks on a cutting board with limes

Tips

  • The acid in the lime juice helps break down the tough tissues in the meat, so make sure not to skimp on the citrus.
  • Although medium-rare (an internal temperature of 145 F before resting) is best for tough cuts of meat, professional kitchens use a temperature of 120 F to 130 F to prevent overcooking.

What Is Eye of Round Steak?

An eye of round steak is cut from an eye of round roast. It has a small amount of (if any) fat marbling, making it a lean piece of meat. Less fat means the meat is tougher and can easily become dry if overcooked. Because eye of round is a lesser-known cut, it is more affordable and a good choice when on a budget.

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1 Comment

  1. John Atkinson- Bernie Mo
    John Atkinson- Bernie Mo on April 27, 2024 at 10:33 pm

    Trying now!

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