If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner barbarian and cook a large hunk of meat right on the coals, no grill, then this the recipe for you. The flavor of this beef lands somewhere between grilled and smoked, and I’ve got a great garlicky, acidic pepper sauce to go with it. Try this recipe with a more expensive cut of meat plus any sauce of choice, from chimichurri to barbeque. You can’t go wrong!
Ingredients
- 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless top round steak, or to taste
- salt to taste
- 100% natural hardwood lump charcoal
For the Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 Fresno chile pepper
- 2 teaspoons rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Season both sides of beef generously with salt. Let sit at room temperature, flipping halfway through, for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Burn a bed of charcoal until coals are glowing red and ashy white on the surface, rearranging coals as needed.
Step 3
Place the beef right on top of the coals. Cook, flipping over halfway, about 4 minutes per side. Continue cooking until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) for medium-rare, 1 to 2 minutes more per side. Transfer beef to a plate. Let rest while making the sauce.
Step 4
Place garlic, chile pepper, rosemary, and kosher salt in a mortar. Crush into a paste using a pestle. Stir in vinegar and oil.
Step 5
Slice beef thinly and spoon the sauce on top.
Chef’s Notes:
I used top round for this, and if you're just going to slice it thin, and make sandwiches it's fine, but now that I have a little experience, I'd like to try it with a more tender cut. No matter what you use, you'll want to take it off a few degrees under whatever your regular internal temp target is, since it definitely continues to cook after you take it off the coals.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 243 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat4g | 21% |
Cholesterol76mg | 25% |
Sodium298mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein29g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 7% |
Calcium8mg | 1% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium280mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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