Wellness Recipe: Spice-Rubbed Grilled Rib Eye Steak

Here is the recipe I prepared on WLEX-TV today. To view the clip, go to:

http://www.wlextv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7620219&nav=menu203_2_13

Spice-Rubbed Grilled Rib Eye Steak

The smoked seasonings from Louisville-based Bourbon Barrel Foods adds another layer of flavor to this delicious local beef from Bluegrass Meadows. Grass-fed beef is leaner so you want to cook it one to minutes less than grain-finished beef. You can marinate the steaks 6 hours or overnight if you wish, but 30 minutes at room temperature is sufficient when you’re in a pinch.

Serves 2

2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon smoked sea salt or kosher salt*
1 teaspoon smoked paprika or Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon smoked or freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 rib eye steaks, about 1 pound

Special equipment: iron grill skillet or a gas or charcoal grill

Mince garlic and mash to a paste with the salt. Stir together spices in a bowl, then stir in garlic and oil until a paste forms. Pat steak dry, then rub all over with paste. Marinate steak at room temperature 30 minutes, or in a sealed large plastic bag in the refrigerator.

When you’re ready to grill, bring steaks to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, Lightly oil and pre-heat grill pan over moderate-high heat (or do the same for your grill). Grill steaks, uncovered, turning over once, about 4 to 5 minutes total for medium-rare.

*You can find Bourbon Barrel smoked seasonings and other products at Honest Farm Market in Midway, KY, Wild Oats Market, and Whole Foods Market in Louisville. For more info, go to www.bourbonbarrelfoods.com.