Rib Eye with Garlic-Thyme Marinade

Rib Eye with Garlic-Thyme Marinade

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed and coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons (about 15 sprigs) fresh thyme leaves
• 2 rib-eye steaks, each about 1 pound and about 1 1/2 inches thick
• Coarse salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a medium baking dish (or bowl), combine oil, garlic, and thyme. Add steaks, and turn to coat. Cover dish and refrigerate; let marinate, turning steaks occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off (discard marinade); season with salt and pepper. Place steak on grill; cover. Cook, turning once, until meat is desired doneness, 12 to 16 minutes for medium-rare. Enjoy it !

Savory Garlic Marinated Steaks

Savory Garlic Marinated Steaks

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 1/4 cup soy sauce 
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic 
• 2 tablespoons honey 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring 
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper 
• 2 (1/2 pound) rib-eye steaks

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, honey, olive oil, ground black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, liquid smoke, and cayenne pepper.
Place steaks in a shallow glass dish with the marinade, and turn to coat. For optimum flavor, rub the liquid into the meat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
Preheat grill for medium-high to high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill steaks 7 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Discard leftover marinade. Enjoy !