Grilled steaks & vegetables with garlic & herbs

Summer cookouts are the best. I can practically smell the delicious aroma of your garlic-rubbed steaks, chicken and vegetables grilling on the barbie.

Steak and chicken are cookout staples for a reason. They're crowd-pleasers that everyone loves. The garlic, butter, and Mediterranean spice mix is the perfect way to infuse the meats with incredible flavor. Grilling summer vegetables is a must! They'll add color, freshness, and healthy goodness to your spread. The best part of any cookout is spending time with family and friends. Calling everyone over for a memorable gathering is the icing on the cake!

Ingredients:

2-4 Beef steaks 1 -1.5 inch thick

4-6 Chicken breast and thighs

1 mixed basket of fresh summer vegetables

2 Jars of Joy’s Gourmet Garlic Spreads any flavor you prefer.

1 Joy’s Gourmet Mediterranean Spice Mix

4 - 6 TBSP of real butter (room temperature)

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Marinades:

• Steak: Marinating the steaks in a garlic spread for 2-4 hours is a great way to infuse them with flavor. Making sure to cover the steaks with the garlic spread.

• Chicken and Vegetables: Marinating the chicken and vegetables for 2 hours will add delicious garlicky and Mediterranean Spice Mix flavors.

• Add 1 Tbsp of the Mediterranean Spice Mix to 3 Tbsp of the garlic spread and mix well. In a bag add all the chicken and the garlic and spice mixture and mix well making sure the chicken is covered well. (Marinating vegetables for too long can make them mushy) 2 hours should be perfect for most summer veggies. Set in the refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.

• In a separate bag repeat step 2 for the vegetables.

• In a separate bowl mix the butter with 4-6 Tbsp of garlic and 1 Tbsp of the Mediterranean Spice mix well making sure it is all incorporated. Mixing butter with garlic and spice mix is a classic way to add extra flavor to grilled steaks. 4-6 tablespoons of garlic might be a strong flavor for some. You can start with 4 tablespoons and adjust to your taste.

Grilling:

• Grill the chicken and vegetables first over high heat. This will ensure they cook through quickly.

• Once the chicken and vegetables are done, set them aside and brush the grill clean. This will prevent any leftover marinade from burning and giving your steaks a bitter flavor.

• Reheat the grill to high heat again before placing the steaks.

• Brush the steaks generously with the garlic butter mixture during cooking. This will add flavor and help keep them moist.

• Temperature Tip: The safe minimum internal temperature for steaks is 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, according to the USDA. 140°F might be a little undercooked for some preferences.

  Enjoy!

  With your well-marinated meats and flavorful garlic butter, this cookout is sure to be a hit. Your friends and family will love it!