BBQ'ing beef steak

[Khumar]

Re: BBQ'ing beef steak

why would you pound steaks? i mean if they aren't going to turn into jerky after being cooked to a desi liking, after being thin they most certainly would...wouldn't they?

[Khumar]

Re: BBQ’ing beef steak

here are the steaks after i got them out of the foil…i should have seared them at high heat at the end

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side question, are mutton steaks harder to BBQ?](“http://www.paklinks.com/gsmedia/thumbs/63279/IMG_3655.jpg”)

[Mirch]

@Khumar

why would you pound steaks? i mean if they aren't going to turn into jerky after being cooked to a desi liking, after being thin they most certainly would...wouldn't they?

No they do not , they regain their shape, texture and moisture when you broil or BBQ them.
It is all tried and tasted. I used to face the problems you are facing before I started to use meat hammer.
Again do not BBQ or Broil more than 5 to 7 minutes per side.

[Zabardast]

@mehroo

Hubby always marinate Chanpain with salt black pepper and vinegar and they turn out so good every time .

Here is a picture of them .

Yeah…vinegar does the magic…ever heard of chargha in Pakistan…

[uetian2k1]

@Mirch

Fool Proof steaks:
As per my knowledge most desi people do not have these two basic tools of the trade for making and enjoying perfect beef steaks.

1. steak hammer/meat mallet
   
2. steak knives
   Beat the steaks with steak hammer/meat mallet , give it a good beating. it makes them soft and chewy and eliminates the need for long term marination . I use tikka masala for marination and marinate the meat for about one hour you can increase the time if you want.
   Then I broil them in oven 5 to 7 minutes each side , that is all to it. You can grill them too if you want to sometimes I do that. This timing is more than enough to eliminate the pink our of steak , we desi do not like if the meat still has the pink in it.

Remember steak hammer is your best friend to make perfect steaks.
Agar maza na aye to paisay wapis.

i know this..forgot to mention earlier! but if u dont have a hammer..i have seen people using a BAILUN just to get them flattened and thinner!

[fazeelat]

@Khumar

no cuz you’re the steak expert dun like bobby flay

i know what you mean! good chicken tikka takes time…but is sooo worth the wait.

is it true…that he is steak expert?

[fazeelat]

Re: BBQ'ing beef steak

X2 plz tell me some good yummy recipes

[ahmadjee]

Re: BBQ'ing beef steak

The problem with desis is that they buy cheap thin steak pieces, then over cook them, so you can marinate it all you want, it's going to become a rubber.

Buy thick steaks, make sure they are at room temp before you grill them, don't poke them while they are on the grill, don't cook them with chicken and other stuff and under no condition try to eat them with roti.

Also, if you put it on direct heat it's grilling .. I have yet to see a desi dude bbqing a steak.

[Mr2sweet]

Okay here is my theory, first of all marination is the key for beef let it sit for a day for gr8 taste also if you grill teh steak it does not matter how long you marinate it for it would still be dry and i cannot eat dry meat ( thats just me ) so i tried not grilling it pan fry with very less oil after it was done i took it on the grill and grilled it for few minutes just to get the grill marks and to get the charcoal flavor in it turned out really gr8 and another secret is that if you want good steaks try to get Rib eye and Sirloin those are the best give it a try if you want pan fry and grill at the end for just a few minutes do not overcook it.

[en_gma]

I had made steak myself with Mushroom Pepper sauce....I like to add some variety to the usual recipe since my family is desi too...but I know it turns good cuz Im cooking for a long long time! Here it is

You can change the measurements according to your taste. Also be a lil sure about the salt since tenderiser makes food a bit salty

Beef Steak pieces - 4
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Garlic Powder - 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp
Meat tenderiser - little
Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp

Mix all the powder with olive oil. Add lil water to make a smooth thick paste. Rub steak pieces with this marinade and refrigerate for atleast 6-8 hours.

I normally cook steak on non stick pan with some oil and cook them on low flame first and wen slightly colored and tender...I increase the flame to medium to cook evenly.

Meantime you can prepare the Sauce if you want.

Mushrooms - 1 cup, finely chopped (first wash then chop)
Peppercorn - coarsely crushed, according to taste
Flour - 1 Tbsp, mixed with some water
Butter
Soya Sauce
Salt

In a pan, melt butter and fry mushrooms. When properly fried, add soya sauce, lil water and salt. Mix well. Add flour mixture to the gravy. When its thickening, add crushed peppercorns. Stir well and pour it onto the hot steak!

[rimsh_1]

@Khumar

our steaks never turn out yum. so i need some tips to cook em perfectly. remember, we are a desi family so we like our steaks well done.

so do you guys half-cook em before hand and then BBQ it? what temp should it be cooked at? what about any marinades or sauces? what's the rules/tip with them? should i put em in foil and then plop em on the BBQ?

My dad bbq's yummmmm steaks! i'll ask him and let you know :)