barbecued cowboy steaks

Grapeview, WA
Updated on Sep 23, 2015

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

  • Step 1
    Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl.
  • Step 2
    Sprinkle spice rub over both sides of steaks, pressing to adhere. Let steaks stand at room temperature 1 hour.
  • Step 3
    Spread entire bag of instant-light mesquite chunks over 2/3 of bottom rack and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  • Step 4
    Grill steaks over mesquite until brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove steaks from grill.
  • Step 5
    Let mesquite chunks burn until ash is gray.
  • Step 6
    Drain wood chips; scatter over mesquite.
  • Step 7
    Return steaks to cooler part of grill (not over mesquite).
  • Step 8
    Cover barbecue with lid; grill steaks to desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Step 9
    Let steaks rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Grill
Culture: American

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