Grilled Kansas City Strip Steaks

Ingredients:

4 (1 inch) thick Kansas City strip steaks (Same as New York Strips)
1/4 cup cracked black pepper
3 tbs lemon pepper seasoning
salt to taste

Preparation:

Cover one side of steaks with pepper and press in firmly, sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and salt. Turn steaks over and repeat the same process . Place in refrigerator for 3 hours, uncovered. Heat grill, brush grill with vegetable or olive oil and place steaks over hottest part of fire for 3 minutes. Turn the steaks over and cook an additional 3 minutes. Move the steaks to a cooler part of grill and continue to cook to your preference.

Serves 4

Skillet or Oven BBQ Country Style Ribs

5 tsp. chili powder
2 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
5 tsp. vinegar
2 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
2 1/2 c. water
3 lbs. beef country style ribs
1 c. BBQ sauce

Mix liquid smoke, chili powder, vinegar, garlic salt and water in a roaster pan or electric skillet. Add country style ribs. Cover, place in oven at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to2 hours (or 350 degrees in covered electric skillet). Remove and drain liquid. Pour BBQ sauce over ribs and place in oven or (skillet) 1/2 hour to 1 hour. Remove and enjoy.

Grilled Beef Flank Steak Recipe

1/4 cup nonalcoholic beer
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 chicken broth
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 lb beef flank steak
2 nectarines, each cut into 8 pieces

Directions:
1. In shallow glass bowl or plastic dish, or resealable food storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except beef and nectarines.

2. Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart and 1/8 inch deep in diamond pattern in both sides of beef. Place beef in marinade in a bowl; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate (turning occasionally) at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

3. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade.

4. Cover and grill beef over medium heat 12 to 14 minutes for medium doneness (160°F), brushing occasionally with marinade and turning once. Add nectarines to grill for last 5 minutes of grilling, turning once and brushing frequently with marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Cut beef diagonally across grain. Serve with nectarines.

Makes 4 Servings

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 340 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 125mg; Sodium 510mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 15g); Protein 51g Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 0%; Iron 30% Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 7 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1