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!
