Steaks Oaxaca

Photo: flickr user bareknuckleyellow

Ingredients

2 to 3 large cloves garlic, pressed

2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1 teaspoon salt or to taste

to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (Chili pequin)

teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

6 individually cut rib eye steaks or 2 lbs. steak

Preparation

In a small bowl mix all ingredients except steak; blend thoroughly to make a paste. Rub evenly into all surfaces of steak. Wrap loosely in plastic and refrigerate 4 to 8 hours if time permits.

Grill or broil steak to desired doneness. To serve, slice thinly or serve the individual steaks. I also use this as kabobs (cut meat in cubes) with vegetables of your choice using these brush on butters:

Herb butter

1/2 butter or margarine softened1/2 tsp. ground oregano or basil leaves1/4 tsp. black pepper

Melt butter in microwave and add herbs. Brush on veggies as they are grilling. Or if you like it even hotter...

Chili butter

1/2 cup butter or margarine softened1 tsp. chili powder1/4 tsp. ground cumin

Melt butter in microwave and add chili and cumin. Brush on veggies as they are grilling.

Combine with the meat recipe above and you've got a good meal on a stick.