With basic beef dishes, wine choices are plentiful. Look for a wine like VOGA Merlot, big enough to compete with the beef’s full taste and flavorful enough to balance the fats and spices in this grilled pepper steak.
Grilled Pepper Steak
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons cracked peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
6 beef T-bone or rib eye steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick (about 3 pounds)
3 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons honey
Method:
Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix all spices ingredient. Lightly brush half of the oil on both sides of beef. Press spice mixture onto both sides of beef. Let stand 15 minutes. Lightly brush remaining oil on onion slices. Cover and grill beef and onions 4 to 5 inches from medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until beef is medium done. Brush honey on onions.
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