Grilled Steak Recipe

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.

Clean the steak thoroughly to remove any grease.

Trim the steak as needed.

Do not add salt to the steak before cooking to avoid drawing out moisture.

Season the steak with black pepper and hot pepper on top.

Do not use oil on the steak to prevent burning and smoke.

Let the steak rest for a few minutes before cooking.

Preheat the grill to about 500°F.

Cook the steak on the grill for 3 minutes on one side.

Flip the steak and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side.

Check the steak for a nice golden color, avoiding burning.

Remove the steak from the grill when done.

Prepare sweet potatoes by frying them separately.

Fry the sweet potatoes for 5 minutes, then let them rest for a couple of minutes before frying again for 3 minutes.

Check the sweet potatoes for doneness and remove them when ready.

Season the sweet potatoes with salt and black pepper after frying.

Prepare a mixture of butter, hot pepper, rosemary, and thyme to melt on top of the steak before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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