Steak Lover’s Recipes - Cooking Light

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Perfect Steak Lover’s Recipes

No matter what the season, we doubt any other similarly prepared meat can quite compare to the mouthwatering sizzle of steak on the grill. But, somewhere in the preparation, your delicious steak can turn into in a flavorless disaster. Luckily, this collection—along with our Steak Cuts Guide—will help you achieve grilled steak perfection every time.

Based on the classic bistecca Fiorentina—grilled porterhouse—Tuscan-Style New York Strip with Arugula Artichoke Salad uses sirloin strip steaks, which are leaner (and, because they’re boneless, a little easier to grill) than porterhouse. Lemon juice is a traditional accent in the dish, meant to cut the richness of the meat. Use a mandoline to slice the artichokes thinly and evenly.

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Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Fresh Salsa

Chipotle powder gives the rub a smoky hit. Fresh salsa is a delicious and perhaps unlikely accompaniment.

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Sirloin Skewers with Grilled Vegetable Couscous and Fiery Pepper Sauce

A spicy North African–style pepper sauce amps up the flavor in these beef kebabs. Prepare the sauce up to one day ahead.

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Mushroom Burgers with Fried Egg and Truffle Oil

Between the beef, egg, cheese, mushrooms, and truffle oil, this burger is an absolute umami bomb, exploding with meaty, savory flavor. Chopped, sautéed mushrooms in the burger mixture add low-fat moisture to the lean beef as it cooks.

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Cold Beef Noodle Salad

Serve a cool, Asian-style salad featuring tri-tip, a lean, triangular cut that comes from the end tip of the sirloin section. Substitute top sirloin, strip steak, or flank steak if tri-tip steak isn’t available, and slice thinly instead of into cubes.

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Zingy Chimichurri

This Argentinian herb sauce is a classic topping for grilled beef.

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Tangy Coffee Barbecue Sauce

This zesty condiment is great with grilled steaks, pork, or chicken. Refrigerate extra up to a week.

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