Spiced Up Steak Food

STRIP STEAK WITH SPICED SALT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread 2 tablespoons salt, the coriander seeds, peppercorns, paprika, red pepper flakes, dill seeds and minced garlic in an even layer on the baking sheet and roast until the garlic is dry, about 30 minutes; let cool. Transfer to a spice grinder and pulse several times. (The spiced salt can be made up to 1 week ahead; store in an airtight container.)
• Remove the steaks from the refrigerator about 1 hour before grilling to bring to room temperature; sprinkle each side with 1/2 teaspoon of the prepared spiced salt, then cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
• Preheat a grill to high and prepare for indirect grilling: On a charcoal grill, bank the coals to one side; on a gas grill, turn off half of the burners. Wipe the salt off the steaks and pat dry; brush lightly with olive oil. Grill over direct heat until marked on the bottom, about 2 minutes, then rotate 90 degrees F and cook 2 more minutes. Flip the steaks and repeat on the other side, then transfer to the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat); cook 5 more minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grill the tomatoes over direct heat, turning, until marked, about 5 minutes. Serve with the steaks and the remaining spiced salt.

SIX-SPICE HANGER STEAK

Steps:

• Makes steaks:
• Preheat broiler and lightly oil rack of broiler pan.
• Finely grind spices with brown sugar and 11/2 tsp salt in grinder.
• Pat steak dry, then sprinkle evenly with spice mixture and rub into meat. Broil steak 2 to 3 inches from heat, turning once, 7 to 12 minutes for medium-rare. Let steak rest on a plate at least 10 minutes.
• Make sauce while steak rests:
• Heat sauce ingredients, except cilantro, with meat juices from plate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until warm. Stir in cilantro before serving.

SPICED UP STEAK

Steps:

• Mix all the spices together including the salt and pepper.
• Lightly coat the steak with the herbs and cook on high heat for 2 minutes on each side on high heat.
• Serve with a bread roll, chips and a salad (try my Recipe #15758).

SPICE PASTE FOR STEAK:

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients but steak in small bowl. Rub mixture over both sides of steaks. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
• Prepare barbecue or preheat broiler. Grill or broil steak to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare.

SPICED STEAK KEBABS

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a small bowl, combine oil, cumin, and coriander; season with salt and pepper.
• Alternately thread steak, bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms onto ten 8-inch skewers. Brush with oil mixture and grill until steak is medium-rare and vegetables are lightly charred, 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Refrigerate 4 kebabs, up to 3 days, for later use. Serve remaining kebabs with lime wedges.

HOMEMADE STEAK SEASONING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.

SPICY HAM SLICE/STEAK

Steps:

• Prick ham slice with a fork all over to make holes and slash the edges so it won't curl during baking.
• Place in baking dish just big enough to hold slice.
• Mix all other ingredients together well and pour over ham.
• Marinate at least 30 minutes but can be longer (some times I do it in a baggie overnight).
• Put in 350* oven, bake for about 30 minutes. Mmmm!