Garlic Seared Steak with Black & Blue Butter

We enjoy eating steak occasionally.  This was very delicious.  I used the butter on my baked potato & veggies as well as the steak itself.


Ingredients:

1/2 c butter, softened
1 pkt Black & Blue Cheese Ball Mix
1 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Garlic Seasoning
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs beef strip or sirloin steak

Instructions:

1.  In small bowl, combine softened butter and about 1/2 packet Black & Blue Cheese Ball Mix.  Form into 6-8 balls.  Place on wax paper.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

2.  In small microwave-safe bowl, combine Garlic Garlic Seasoning and 1 tablespoon water.  Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds; stir in remaining 1/2 packet Black & Blue Cheese Ball Mix and olive oil.  Rub over both sides of steaks.

3.  Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.  Add steaks.  Cook until desired doneness is reached on an instant-read food thermometer (145 degrees F for medium-rare; 160 degrees F for medium), turning over halfway and brushing with pan drippings occasionally, about 15-20 minutes.

4.  Remove steak from skillet.  Cover and let rest 5 minutes.  Slice steak across the grain.  Serve topped with butter balls.

Makes 6 servings.  Serve with Bayou Bourbon Green Beans.

Make Ahead & Freeze:  Prepare step 1.  Wrap with plastic wrap.  Place in a quart freezer bag.  Prepare step 2.  Place in a quart freezer bag.  Place both bags in a gallon freezer bag.  Seal well, label, and freeze.  Thaw completely.  Continue with step 3.

Turtle Burgers

It's getting to be that time of year again for grilling burgers, etc.  Here's one of those recipes from a prior season that I had made up last October.  I know I'm behind . . . that's what happens when you lead a very busy life.  And that's the advantage of these meals - they can be made up in advance or they're quick fixing.  Love my Tastefully Simple Meal Solutions (TS2U).  This was one of those nights that I forgot to take a picture of the complete meal.  Oh oh . . . I know that I didn't do the hot dogs or criss-crossed the cheese to make it look like a turtle.  But it was very delicious.  We usually don't use buns but have it as a patty.  We usually use 99% ground turkey.  I just like trying various seasonings.


Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 pkt Smoky BBQ Cheese Ball Mix
1 1/2 tsp Garlic Garlic Seasoning
8 all beef hot dogs
6 slices American cheese
3 hamburger buns, halved, toasted
6 lettuce leaves

Instructions:


1.  In large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients; salt and pepper as desired.  Form into 6 patties.

2.  Prepare grill to medium heat.  Place burgers on grill.  Grill, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read food thermometer, about 8-10 minutes.  Add hot dogs to grill.  Grill, turning occasionally, about 3-4 minutes or until desired doneness.

3.  Meanwhile, if desired, slice each cheese slice into 6 strips.  Basket weave strips together and place on burgers.  Continue grilling until melted.  Remove from grill.

4.  Slice 6 hot dogs in half; slice each half in half lengthwise creating 4 sections each.  If desired, cut 2 small triangles in the rounded end of each section creating turtle toes.  Cut remaining 2 hot dogs into thirds.  If desired, cut a slit into the round end or end end of the hot dog sections to create a mouth.

5.  Place lettuce leaves on toasted buns.  Top each bun with 4 hot dog "legs", cut side-down, and 1 head.  Top with burgers.

Makes 6-8 servings.  Serve with Vidalia Onion Broccoli Slaw.

Make Ahead & Freeze:  Prepare step 1.  Place patties in a gallon freezer bag between sheets of wax paper.  Place hot dogs in a quart freezer bag.  Place both bags in a gallon freezer bag.  Seal well, label and freeze.  Thaw completely.  Continue with step 2.