Strip Lion Steak Food

BBQ STRIP LOIN STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high.
• Brush steaks with oil and cook 8-10 minutes depending upon taste (turning 3-4 times). Season after searing.
• Meanwhile heat the butter in a saucepan (nice if you have a side burner).
• Cook onions, garlic and parsley 3-4 minutes over low heat.
• Add vinegar; cook another 3-4 minutes over medium high heat.
• Season and stir in the taco sauce; cook 2-3 minutes on low and serve the sauce with the steak.

GRILLED STRIP LOIN STEAK WITH BACON CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Marinate the steak: In a large, shallow dish (or large ziplock bag), combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, wine, onion and olive oil. Ad the steaks and turn to coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Chimichurri Sauce:.
• In a food processor, pulse the garlic, parsley, oregano, vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil until the herbs are pureed. Scrape into a bowl and season with salt & pepper.
• In a large skillet, cook the bacon in 2 batches over moderate heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and let cool, the finely chop. Pour excess bacon fat out of skillet keeping 2 Tbsp in it.
• Cooking:.
• LIght a grill. Remove steaks from marinade and season with salt & pepper. Grill the steaks over high heat until charred all over, about 7 - 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and sit at rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the bacon fat in the skillet. Add the chimichurri and bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the bacon. Pour the sauce into a serving bowl.
• Carve the steaks crosswise into thick slices and serve immediately with the chimichurri.
• Serve with a Chilean Cabernet which echoes the herbal marinade for these flavourful steaks.