Shelly's Recipe

ALE-HOUSE STEAKS

Category: Beef Steaks

Marinade
1 (12-oz) can beer
1/2 cup spicy tomato juice
8 sprigs fresh thyme
8 sprigs fresh oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
8 (6-oz) boneless beef New York strip steaks (3/4 inch thick)

Seasoning
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tsp coarse sea salt and cracked black peppercorns*

In large resealable plastic bag, stir together all marinade ingredients except steaks. Add steaks, turning to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.

Heat grill. In small bowl, stir together all seasoning ingredients. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle steaks with seasoning mix, pressing into steaks.

Place steaks on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-high coals; cover grill. Grill 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or until of desired doneness, turning once.

TIP *To crack whole peppercorns, place in heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Pound with flat side of meat mallet or heavy pan until coarsely chopped. Serves 8