[Liz]

Here's a really great method to do steak on the grill.

FIRST Preheat grill about 20 min til temp stabilizes at 450 deg.

SECOND One hour prior to grilling, plate 2-2" thick filet mignon. When steaks reach room temp, spoon 1/2 c Kikkoman teriyaki sauce generously on both sides; steep 10 min. Sprinkle both sides w/ 2 tb ea garlic/ onion powders, 1/4 tsp pepper.

W/ grill temp at 450 deg, spray or brush grate with oil; place steaks on grill. After 5 min, check w/ meat therm to determine grilling pace. If a grill flare-up occurs, move steaks over; spray fire w/ water.

The steaks will take approximately 10-15 min to cook. Turn once after about 7.5 min. For med-well (slightly pink inside), internal therm reads 145 degs.

LASTLY Remove steaks to platter; let sit about 5 min before serving.

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Some great easy sides.

GREEK FETA CHEESE SALAD---Mix 4 lb hot cooked bow tie pasta, 24 oz bottle Italian dressing; cool. Mix w/ 4 c mayo, cup or so chp celery, thin tomato wedges, 3 c black olives, 1/4-1/2 cup oregano leaves, pepper to taste, 2 lb crumbled Imported Greek Feta, 2 cups shredded Parm.

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FRENCH-STYLE CARROT SALAD---Found all over France: stays crunchy a good 24 hours – can do night before – tastes fine at room temp.

PREP Rinse/dry/trim lb fresh carrots. Cut short segments; then mandoline or processor/julienne into matchsticks--or grate on large-holes of box grater. ASSEMBLY toss carrots w/ 3 tb l/juice. Add 2 tb evo, salt, 1/8 tsp crushed garlic. Taste/adjust seasoning. Chill to serve next day.

[trisham]

Great looking salads!

[Liz]

Pioneer Woman makes these easy green enchiladas----a nice filling side for a BBQ.----METHOD Saute lge diced onion, 2 tb butter golden brown. In 2nd pan heat very warm 15 oz can Hatch green enchilada sauce, 2 cans chp green chilies.

FINAL Oven-melt grated cheddar/jack atop 12 corn tortillas. SERVE--stack three cheesy tortillas. Spoon green sauce over; cut into wedges. Add sides of salsa, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, chp cilantro.

[ken5050]

I’m admitting to heresy here...but I found long ago that the absolute best way to finish steaks is in the oven..I like mine medium rare..( FYI..medium well should be illegal, IMHO)towards the rare side..so take your recipe..follow it exactly..get a great sear..and the grill marks..about 4-5 minutes each side..then pop it into a 325 oven..if the steak is about 1 1/2’ thick..for medium rare..it’ll be 4 minutes in the oven....

[ZirconEncrustedTweezers]

I’m sorry, but cooking a filet mignon to medium well should be a crime.