Montreal Peppered Steak

Montreal Peppered Steak

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning
2 pounds sirloin or strip steaks
1. Mix olive oil,soy sauce and seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag or glass dish.Add steaks and turn to coat well.
2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes,or longer for extra flavor.
3. Preheat grill.
4. Remove steaks from the marinade.Discard any remaining marinade.
5. Grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side,or until cooked to taste.
Makes 8 servings.

Garlic-Stuffed Sirloin

Garlic-Stuffed Sirloin

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh garlic
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3-pound National Beef* Choice boneless top sirloin steak, cut 2 inches thick
1. Preheat grill or barbecue.
2. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over low heat.Add garlic and cook for 5 minutes,or until tender,stirring occasionally.
3. Add onions,increase heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 5 minutes,or until onions are crisp-tender,stirring occasionally.Stir in salt and pepper.Remove from the heat and let cool thoroughly.
4. Trim excess fat from steak.Make a horizontal cut through the center of the steak,parallel to the surface,approximately 1 inch from each side.Cut to,but not through,the opposite side.Spoon the cooled stuffing into the pocket,spreading evenly.Secure the opening with wooden picks.
5. Place steak on cooking grid over medium-low coals.Cover grill and cook for 26-32 minutes for rare to medium,turning once.Remove picks.
6. Trim excess fat and carve steak into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Makes 6 servings.