PERFECT Grilled Steak in Your Backyard

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken is lower in calories and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and has a higher smoke point.

rosemary

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers similar flavor with a lower cost.

Preheat the grill to high heat.

Brush the steak with olive oil on both sides.

Season the steak generously with salt and black pepper.

Let the steak rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Place the steak on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving it.

Flip the steak and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare.

Add garlic and rosemary to the grill for flavor infusion.

Baste the steak with butter during the last minute of cooking.

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.

Drizzle lemon juice over the steak before slicing.

Slice against the grain for tenderness.

Serve with your favorite sides.

Cooking Techniques

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