The summer barbecue: It’s a standard player in American culinary culture and an easy way to enjoy dining al fresco in the warm-weather months. From the simple hamburger to a Latin version of skirt steak, get your grill on with these summer recipes for outdoor barbecues.
Sassy and Spicy Burgers
Serves 4
Feel free to use beef, turkey or even buffalo as the meat in this reinvention of an American classic.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef or turkey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 hamburger buns, split
4 slices cheddar cheese
Lettuce leaf and tomato for garnish
Directions:
Mix the meat, mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning together in a bowl. Heat the grill to medium-high. Shape the mixture into four individual patties 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Place
the patties on the grill and cook covered for 15 minutes or until desired doneness. Turn once. Remove from grill, top each with a slice of cheese, and serve on a bun.
Herb-Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Serves 6
While just about any vegetables will do, the firmer your vegetable choices, the better they will stand up to the heat of the grill.
Ingredients:
2 large red peppers, quartered, core and seeds removed
1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
3 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
12 large mushrooms (cremini or white)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon minced sage leaves
1 tablespoon minced rosemary
1 tablespoon minced basil
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except vegetables in a large, shallow glass or ceramic dish. Add the vegetables and coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. When ready to grill,
bring the vegetables to room temperature, place on kabob skewers, and grill over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes on each side.
Skirt Steak With Chimichurri Sauce
Serves 4
Originally from Argentina, this is a popular sauce used with grilled meats throughout Latin America.
Ingredients:
1 bunch flat leaf parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds skirt steak
Directions:
Place all ingredients except steak into the food processor and blend. Pour marinade into a gallon-size freezer plastic bag. Add the skirt steak, coat with the marinade, and seal the bag. Marinate
in the refrigerator at least 4 hours to overnight. When ready to cook, heat the outdoor grill to medium-high. Remove the skirt steak from the bag and scrape off any extra marinade. Pour the
remaining marinade into a small saucepan and set aside. Cook the steak on the preheated grill until it reaches desired doneness. Once cooked, let it rest, covered with tin foil, for 5 to 10 minutes
before slicing. While the steak is resting, heat the remaining marinade over medium heat and bring to simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the sliced steak and serve.
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