Charcoal Grilled Delmonico Steak—But First, What Is It?

delmonico steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin steak

💰Cheaper: chuck eye steak

Chuck eye steak offers a similar flavor at a lower price.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a less expensive option.

Discuss the Delmonico steak cut and its origin.

Explain how to ask for a double thick cut chuck eye steak at the butcher.

Prepare the marinade with olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, fresh thyme, and minced garlic.

Mix the marinade ingredients until the honey and salt dissolve.

Marinate the steak for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Sear the marinated steak over direct heat on the grill for a few minutes per side.

Move the steaks to the indirect heat side of the grill to finish cooking for 15-20 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the steak (aim for 131°F).

Let the steaks rest before serving.

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