barbecued cowboy steaks
Those with Texas-size appetites will require an entire steak; for most others - even the heartiest of meat lovers - half of one of these rib steaks is probably plenty.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Grill
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon finely ground coffee beans
- 4 - bone-in beef rib steaks (1 1/2-in thick, 12 to 16 oz each)
- - instant-light mesquite chunks
How To Make barbecued cowboy steaks
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Step 1Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl.
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Step 2Sprinkle spice rub over both sides of steaks, pressing to adhere. Let steaks stand at room temperature 1 hour.
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Step 3Spread entire bag of instant-light mesquite chunks over 2/3 of bottom rack and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
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Step 4Grill steaks over mesquite until brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove steaks from grill.
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Step 5Let mesquite chunks burn until ash is gray.
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Step 6Drain wood chips; scatter over mesquite.
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Step 7Return steaks to cooler part of grill (not over mesquite).
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Step 8Cover barbecue with lid; grill steaks to desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium-rare.
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Step 9Let steaks rest 5 minutes before serving.
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