Cowboy Strip Steaks
.by Christie Hufstedler Boyd on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 9:00pm.This is the simplest steak recipe ever! The recipe is for four 1 - 1 1/2" steaks. I only made two and so I cut the rub ingredients in half. I used Choice steaks that I got at the meat market just around the corner from my house. You could use strip steaks from the grocery store or you could use Rib Eyes.
Rub:
1/4 cup wood chips, soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained
2 TBLS. Paprika
1 TBL. packed light brown sugar
1 TBL. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 (8-ounce) boneless strip steaks
Pat steaks as dry as you can get them on all surfaces with paper towels and rub with spice mixture. Place wood chip packet on coals and cover until chips begin to smoke. Grill steaks over hot fire until well browned and meat registers 120-125 degrees (for medium rare), about 4 minutes a side. Transfer to platter, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 5- 10 minutes.
To pan sear steaks (I had to do this this time, because I lent someone my grill!) Heat skillet on high heat for at least 3 minutes. Add just a touch of olive oil to skillet and immediately add steaks. Cook 4 minutes on first side without moving steaks, turn and cook 4 more minutes for medium rare, 5 minutes for medium. Tent with foil on platter. Make your favorite pan sauce and add juices back to skillet and mix well. These were great and only take a few minutes.
This is adapted from two different America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country recipies. I often adapt their recipies or take a seed of an idea from here and there and adapt them. Many are similar to cooking my mother used to do and now I add it all into the mix!
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