Sizzling Steaks with Watermelon BBQ Sauce
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4
 
Mouthwatering steaks are grilled to perfection and basted with a BBQ sauce that is sweet with watermelon and just a touch of heat.
Ingredients
  • 4 1½-inch thick boneless ribeye or new york strip steaks
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup diced, seedless watermelon
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 1½ teaspoons honey
  • 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Remove steaks from the fridge and brush all sides with canola oil. Season well with salt and pepper. Allow to set, covered, at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a heavy medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the watermelon, ketchup, dry mustard, cumin, chili pepper flakes, honey, Worcestershire Sauce and lemon juice. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes, or until mixture is reduced to about 1 cup. Set aside.
  3. Heat grill to high. Place steaks on the grill and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn steaks over and cook, with the lid closed, for another 3 to 5 minutes for medium rare, 5 to 7 minutes for medium or 8 to 10 minutes for medium well. During the last few minutes of grilling, baste with sauce. Place steaks on a platter, baste with more sauce and cover loosely with aluminum foil to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Serve with extra Watermelon BBQ Sauce
Recipe by Jazzy Gourmet Cooking Studio at https://jazzygourmetblog.com/2012/09/sizzling-steaks-with-watermelon-bbq-sauce/