Cookbook:Char-Grilled Strip Steak

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These steaks, seasoned with spices and herbs, will save you money that you might have used to go to a steakhouse.

Ingredients

• 4 (6-8 ounce) beef strip steaks, 1 inch thick
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 ½ tsp dried rosemary
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• Extra virgin olive oil

Procedure

1. Combine seasonings. Set aside.
2. Brush steaks liberally with olive oil. Rub each side of steaks with seasoning mixture. Leave at room temperature 30-45 minutes before continuing.
3. Prepare grill for indirect heating, high on one side, medium on the other. Add steaks to high part of grill and cook 1 ¼ minutes. Rotate 90 degrees and cook for another 1 ¼ minutes. Flip and repeat one more time.
4. Move steaks to medium and cook, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F for medium-rare.
5. Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest 7-10 minutes.
6. Slice steaks thinly across the grain on a bias. Serve warm.