Moroccan-Spiced Grilled Steak

Savor the fresh, fragrant tastes of the Middle East. Top Sirloin gets a sweet-and-savory rubdown before hitting the grill, where it’s surrounded by hearty eggplant and onion.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch (about 1 pound)
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 flatbreads (such as naan, pita bread, etc), warmed
Rub:
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Toppings:
  • Plain Greek yogurt, raisins, chopped toasted almonds or pistachios, chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Cooking:

  1. Combine Rub ingredients. Press 2 tablespoons evenly onto beef steak; set aside. Brush vegetables with oil and sprinkle evenly with remaining rub.
  2. Place steak in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange eggplant and onion around steak. Grill steak, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill eggplant 6 to 8 minutes; onions 12 to 15 minutes (gas grill times remain the same) or until tender, turning occasionally.
  3. Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces. Carve steak into slices; then cut slices crosswise in half. Arrange beef and vegetables on serving plates. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Evenly divide beef and vegetables among flatbreads; garnish with Toppings, as desired.

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Bourbon Blueberry & Brie Bacon Cheeseburger

Brian Capps of Louisville, KY, has been crowned the 2021 Derby Burger Champion in the 10th Annual Derby Burger Challenge. Capps’ burger, made with 100% Kentucky Cattlemen’s ground beef is packed with flavor. The patty is topped with brie, thick-cut bacon, a blueberry bourbon sauce and arugula - all on a brioche bun.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef
  • 4 Slices Bacon, thick sliced
  • 1/4 inch Sliced Brie Cheese, rind removed
  • 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 Lemon, halved
  • 1/8 cup White Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Bourbon
  • 2 Brioche Buns
  • 2 Tbsp. Salted Butter
  • Arugula 
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper

Recipe

1. Form Two Patties and Set Aside.

2. Preheat your skillet over medium high heat. Add butter, and sliced buns. Cook until golden brown, set aside.

3. Salt and pepper both sides of the burger patty, cook over medium high heat. Cook until internal temperature of 160°F (USDA recommended), add cheese before taking off heat until melted.

4. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a small pot. Cook on medium to low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly add your slurry mixture to thicken blueberry sauce. Remove mixture from heat and stir in your bourbon.

5. Build your burger. Place your burger patty with melted cheese, cooked bacon, blueberry sauce on the bottom bun. Top the burger with arugula and add the top bun.

6. Enjoy!

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