Cajun Steak with Apricot Orange Glaze

Ingredients:
3-4 lbs. tri-tip roast(s)

Marinade:
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Cajun Spice Mix

Cajun Spice Mix:
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon each paprika, smoked paprika, brown sugar, onion powder, chili powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons each cayenne pepper, salt
1 teaspoon each dried basil, dried thyme, pepper

Apricot Orange Glaze:
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon reserved Cajun Spices

Directions:
Spice Rub/Marinade: Whisk together Cajun Spice Mix. Combine 2 tablespoons with all Marinade
ingredients in a plastic bag. Pierce steak, add to bag, and massage. Marinate 8-24 hours.
For the glaze, whisk 1 teaspoon Reserved Cajun Spice Rub with all Apricot Orange Glaze ingredients in a
saucepan. Simmer until thickened.
Rub steak with remaining Cajun Spice Rub mixed with oil. Let sit at room temperature 30-60 minutes.
Grill at 400°F, searing each side 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F, grill 15 minutes, flip, then 10-20
minutes more. Aim for 135°F (medium rare) to 145°F (medium).

Rest steak 10 minutes, slice thinly across the grain. Serve with Apricot Orange Glaze.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 6

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