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Grilled Steak 101
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Grilling time: 35-45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless sirloin beef steaks,
cut 1-inch thick (about 2 pounds total)
1.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and garlic. Generously rub or brush the
flavored oil on both sides of the steaks. Sprinkle the steaks lightly with salt
and pepper.
2.
Place the steaks on the grill. Grill 35 to 45 minutes for medium doneness,
turning every 15 minutes.
3.
Remove the steaks from the grill, cover loosely with foil and let the steaks rest
for a few minutes before thinly slicing across the grain. Season with salt and
additional pepper (if desired) before serving.
Texas Beef Barbecue
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Marinating time: 3 hours or overnight
Grilling time: 35-45 minutes for medium-rare
Yield: 4 servings
1 cup bottled chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1
⁄
2
cup beer
1
⁄
2
teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1
⁄
3
cup vegetable oil
1.
In a medium bowl, make the marinade by combining all the ingredients except
the steak.
2.
Place the steak in a glass baking dish or a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour
the marinade over the steak, turning to coat. Cover the dish or seal the bag,
pressing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
3.
Remove the steak from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Discard the
marinade, if desired, sprinkle the steak with salt. Place the steak on the grill
and grill 35 to 45 minutes for medium doneness, turning every 15 minutes.
4.
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes, loosely
covered with foil. Thinly slice across the grain.
1 clove garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste
1
⁄
4
cup finely chopped green onion
(white and green parts)
1 boneless beef top round steak,
cut 1-inch thick (about 1
1
⁄
2
to 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons chili powder
Salt to taste (optional)
