London Broil

So this picture really doesn't do this meat any justice! I HATE when I don't have much daylight to work with for my photos.  But just trust me when I say that we ate this meat up like it was going out of style!  It was tender and SO full of flavor that we will definitely be making this dish again and again!

This london broil is perfect for the current grilling season too.  All you have to do is let it marinate for a couple of hours, (or overnight) throw it on the grill, cook it for a few minutes per side, and you've got yourself one TASTY MEAL!

Recipe:

1-2 pounds of London Broil (Beef Flank steak or a Top Round Steak; I used a Top Round)

For the Marinade:

1 tsp of ground ginger

1 tsp of ground mustard

3 cloves of Garlic (minced)

1 Tbsp Brown Sugar

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup vegetable oil

Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl.  Place the meat in a glass pyrex bowl and pour the marinade over the top of the meat.  Let the meat marinate either overnight (preferred) or for at least 4 hours.

Heat your grill to *350 and cook for 6-8 minutes per side.  Let the meat rest for a few minutes after cooking.  Serve with this pasta salad, or with this great creamy noodle bake, or with these delicious sauteed veggies.

(Recipe Source: Tasty Kitchen)

Sticky Coconut Chicken

We have been absolutely LOVING this warm weather here in Houston!  We took a nice trip down to the Kemah Boardwalk this past weekend, then decided to fire up the grill and make some delicious Sticky Coconut Chicken when we got home.  This chicken is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy that I really think the whole family will love!  I have to give The Hubs a major shout out cause he cooked this chicken to absolute perfection!  The meat was super tender and juicy!  Seriously, I highly suggest you make this chicken soon, even if its cold where you are right now, this chicken will sure heat things up!

Recipe:

3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

For the marinade:

1 cup Coconut Milk (Use the remainder of the coconut milk for cooking the rice in)

1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

3/4 tsp. of ground ginger (if your using fresh ginger than it calls for 1 Tbsp)

1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

For the Glaze:

3/4 cup Rice Vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

3 Tbsp. Soy Sauce

1 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

For the Rice: 

1 1/2 cups White or Brown Rice (I just use the minute rice cause its so quick)

1 cup of the remaining coconut milk

1/2-3/4 cup water

In a large container, combine the chicken, coconut milk, ginger, pepper, and red pepper flakes and let marinade 3-4 hours or overnight.

Heat your grill to *220 and slowly grill the chicken. (It may take a little longer than usual but you will end up with the perfect tender, juicy meat.)

While the chicken is grilling, combine all the ingredients for the glaze in to a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute stirring constantly, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.  

When the meat is just about done, take a basting brush and brush both sides of the meat with the glaze.  Save the remaining glaze for your coconut rice.

For the rice, in a small pot bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in Rice and boil for 1 minute.  Remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve!  Drizzle the glaze over your rice.

(Recipe Source: The Sisters Cafe)

Lew's Smash Burgers

Whenever I can get my husband to cook, its only because he's grilling something.  I wish he liked to cook with me more, cause man, is he funny in the kitchen or what!  I wish I had him cooking on camera.  He pretends that he is being taped for a Food Network Show, and I gotta say, He's pretty entertaining! I think he called his show something like "Grillin and Chillin with Lew".  Worked for me.  We got delicious burgers out of it!  He could grill every night of the week and it would be fine with me.  This is the hubs special recipe. 

Lew's Smash Burgers Recipe:

1 lb. Hamburger Meat (80/20)

Salt and Pepper 

A little steak seasoning for me (Gosh i love me some McCormick Steak Seasoning. Don't know what it is but it sure does make the burger if you ask me)

8 slices of Bacon 

1/2 of a white onion (sliced into thin strips)

1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. olive oil

4 slices of cheddar cheese

4 hamburger buns

Condiments of choice:

Ketchup 

Mayo
BBQ
A1
Ranch

Yellow Mustard

Heat your Griddle or Grill to *375.  (Lew uses a griddle so he can smash em real good)  Season your meat well with salt, pepper and steak seasoning.  Mix till well combined.  Now take the meat and seperate it into 4 even sized balls.  Place them on the griddle and give them a good Smash! 

Meanwhile, while the meat is cooking away,  slice up your onion and toss it into a skillet with the 1 tsp of oil heated over med. heat. Stir till all the onion looks like it is well coated with oil then stir in the brown sugar. Turn the heat down to low-med. and watch closely, stirring frequently, allowing the onion to carmelize. (about 10 minutes)  Also, cook the bacon while the meat is cooking. (You can cook it on the griddle with the meat to avoid dirtying any other dishes)

Back to the Burgers, cook till the meat is barely Pink in the middle (or if your anything like me, cook till NO LONGER pink at all)  When all is done cooking, place sliced cheese on top of pattys and cover with a lid for just a minute or two allowing the cheese to melt.  Assemble your burgers on a toasted bun and top with 2 slices of bacon and your carmelized onion.  

We served our burgers with these Zucchini Bites but they would be great with these Sweet Potato Fries also.

(Recipe Source: My Dashing Husband)