November 16, 2009
Quick Grill Meal
Last night I had a great time pouring bubbles but didn't get home until around 8pm with just a scant bit of appetizers in my stomach. Don't get me wrong, I was plied with great food, I just can't eat wheat so there wasn't a lot I could really have.
I hit the grocery store on my way home and found very nice choice New York strip on sale two for one. Since we get organic produce delivery I knew there were vegetables waiting at home and I had some leftover smashed (purple) potatoes from the night before. Note: Purple potatoes are perfect for smashing! I didn't use any milk, just some of the boiling water, butter, and the hand masher. Such a great consistency. Using just water made them tastier the next day, too (I surmise that is why - I've never really liked mashed potatoes the next day).
When I got home I surveyed the fridge. Vegetable-wise I was down to making a salad or using broccoli. Since I was already using the grill for the steak, I decided to grill the green stuff, too. Raining and 40 degrees outside? Sure! Use the grill! We use it all winter long.
First, I seasoned the steak with olive oil, salt, and pepper and let it get to room temperature - for better grilling, less harsh temperature swings.
Then I chopped up the broccoli, including a lot of the stem. I tried to get even-ish sizes. I tossed them in olive oil, herbed salt, and pepper.
I grilled the steak about 5 minutes a side then let it rest. The broccoli I tried to get a good char on all sides, especially the stems.
Here's the final plate:
We agree, grilling broccoli is amazing and we are going to cook it this way from now on. It is almost time to run the dishwasher and we didn't have two clean, similar plates. Oh well.
Posted by kerewin at November 16, 2009 08:20 PM