I don't think you can beat a well cooked steak! Yep! It has to be one of my favorite foods. But.... and here's the kicker; it has to be cooked CORRECTLY! Do you know how to grill a great steak? Do you prefer gas or charcoal? I really prefer the taste of a steak cooked over charcoal or an open fire; but since that job has been turned over to my boys and they prefer to cook on gas; that's what it is!
I almost shudder when someone asks me how I want my steak cooked. Uhm, medium rare. Isn't that the ONLY way? It needs to be a warm red center with a great grill mark on the outside; and yes it needs to have criss crosses of course! Do you know how to test the doneness of a steak? I've figured out the best method; all these years of watching cooking shows has paid off! Open your hand and feel the fat pad under your thumb. That would be the same feel as a raw steak. Now touch your thumb to your index finger and touch that fat pad again; that's medium rare. If you like a medium steak touch your thumb to your middle finger and touch the fat pad. And well anything after that is just burnt in my opinion; but you get the idea!
1/4 cup butter
about 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
a few dashes of Tabasco
a sprinkle of garlic powder
Melt butter and warm slightly
Brush on steaks while grilling
Brown Oven Rice
Place 1 stick butter in a 2 quart dish; add 1 cup uncooked, long grain rice; 1 can french onion soup and 1 can beef consume. Cover; bake at 375 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Now I didn't say it was a low fat meal; one that is eaten occasionally!
