Prairie-Style Barbecued Beef Steak

For a taste of the wild west, use flavourful yet economical marinating beef steaks in this rye-based marinade recipe for Prairie-Style Barbecued Beef Steak.

 

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins
 ¼ cup (50 mL) rye whiskey, brandy or apple juice
 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 2 tsp (10 mL) brown sugar
 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
 1 tsp (5 mL) coarsely crushed black peppercorns
 1 ½ lb (750 g) Beef Marinating or Tri-Tip Grilling Steaks, 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick (approx 4 steaks)
1

Combine whiskey, soy sauce, oil, garlic, sugar, chili powder, thyme and peppercorns in sealable freezer bag. Add steaks to bag and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.

2

Discard marinade. Grill over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning at least twice, for medium-rare doneness 145°F(63°C).

3

Serve with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

 ¼ cup (50 mL) rye whiskey, brandy or apple juice
 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 2 tsp (10 mL) brown sugar
 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
 1 tsp (5 mL) coarsely crushed black peppercorns
 1 ½ lb (750 g) Beef Marinating or Tri-Tip Grilling Steaks, 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick (approx 4 steaks)

Directions

1

Combine whiskey, soy sauce, oil, garlic, sugar, chili powder, thyme and peppercorns in sealable freezer bag. Add steaks to bag and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.

2

Discard marinade. Grill over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning at least twice, for medium-rare doneness 145°F(63°C).

3

Serve with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes.

Prairie-Style Barbecued Beef Steak