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Grilled strip steak on a platter, parsley garnish.
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Garlic and Cracked Pepper Steaks

Garlic and Cracked Pepper Steaks are seared to perfection on the grill for a quick and easy meal that will taste just as good, if not better than the fancy steakhouse. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Steaks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic steak, how to season grilled steak, NY Strip Steak, strip steak
Servings: 3 - 4 Servings
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 Strip Steaks
  • 2 tablespoons melted duck fat or olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon coarse cracked peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Pat steaks dry with paper towels and place on a sheet pan.
  • Brush with melted duck fat or olive oil on both sides.
  • Sprinkle with minced garlic, coarse cracked peppercorns, kosher salt and smoked paprika, rubbing the seasoning down into the steaks. 
  • Prepare a grill fire to 350° using pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.
  • Sear steaks for 3 minutes with the grill closed.
  • Turn the steaks and continue to cook for 3- 5 minutes or until steaks reach desired temperature using a digital meat thermometer. We cooked these steaks to about 125°.
  • Remove steaks to a clean sheet pan and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving. Tent with foil to keep warm.

Notes

Temperature for Strip Steaks:
  • Rare:  130°
  • Medium Rare: 140°
  • Medium: 155°
Wrap leftover steak in a couple of layers of plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat sliced steak in a hot skillet coated with butter or olive oil. Stir occasionally until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 370mg