Mediterranean grilled chuck roast with garden grilled vegetables

Dive into this marinated, grilled chuck roast paired with flavors of the Mediterranean. Served with seasonal grilled vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 1 beef Chuck Steak (about 1 pound)
• 2 teaspoons Mediterranean Spice Mix
• 2 zucchini, cut lengthwise
• 8 baby sweet bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Marinade:

• 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon Mediterranean spice mix

Cooking:

1. Combine marinade in a small bowl. Place beef Chuck Steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
2. In a medium size bowl toss zucchini & mini bell peppers with 1 teaspoon olive. Place vegetables on grid over medium heat. Grill 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and set aside. Once slightly cooled slice zucchini into 1/4inch slices and set aside. 
3. Remove steak from marinade, discard marinade. Season each side of roast with 1/2 Tablespoon of spice mix. Place on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 3 to 4 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 3 to 4 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
4. Remove from the grill and season with salt, as desired. Serve alongside grilled vegetables. 

Safe Handling Tips:

• Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
• Separate raw meat from other foods.
• Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
• Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
• Wash all produce prior to use.
• Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
• Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
• Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips visit: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/determining-doneness

For more information on safe food handling and beef safety, see: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/food-safety

PHOTO: Mediterranean Grilled Chuck Roast with Garden Grilled Vegetables (Cattlemen’s Beef Board and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association)