Barbarian Beef

Barbarian Beef

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!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
1 2 1/2-pound steak
Servings:
8

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)

243
Calories
13g
Fat
1g
Carbs
29g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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