Peppered Rib Eye Steaks With Grilled Sweet Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 (10-12 ounce)  rib eye steaks, cut 1 inch thick

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2-1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

grilled bell peppers

• 4 yellow bell peppers or red bell peppers or orange bell peppers
• olive oil
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   Trim fat from meat. Brush steaks with oil.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

3. 3

   Sprinkle paprika mixture evenly over meat; rub in with your fingers. Cover steaks and chill for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Place steaks on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill until desired doneness, turning once. (Allow 11 to 15 minutes for medium-rare doneness [145 degree F] or 14 to 18 minutes for medium doneness [160 degree F].).

5. 5

   Cut steaks into serving-size pieces. Serve with Grilled Peppers.

6. 6

   GRILLED PEPPERS: Seed and quarter 4 yellow, red, and/or orange sweet peppers. Brush peppers with 4 teaspoons olive oil. Place pepper quarters on grill rack directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender and lightly browned, turning once. Remove peppers from grill; cool slightly. Cut peppers into wide strips. Place peppers in bowl. Add 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; toss well. Serve immediately or cool to room temperature.