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Grilled Steak 101
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Grilling time:
Yield: 4 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless sirloin beef steaks,
cut
1 clove garlic, crushed Salt and pepper to taste
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:
Yield: 4 servings
1 cup bottled chili sauce | 1⁄4 cup finely chopped green onion | |
1 teaspoon ground cumin | (white and green parts) | |
1⁄2 | cup beer | 1 boneless beef top round steak, |
1⁄2 | teaspoon dried red pepper flakes | cut |
1⁄3 | cup vegetable oil | 3 tablespoons chili powder |
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| Salt to taste (optional) |
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.
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