Grilled steak with a couple of sliced pieces and grilled potato slices, grilled onions and grilled asparagus on a white plate.

Tender Pepper-Rubbed Strip Steaks with Grilled Vegetable Trio

Name: Pacific Rim Grilled Steak & Noodle Salad
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 2 (10 oz ea) Beef Strip Steaks Boneless, cut 1 inch thick; 1 lb Baby Red-skinned Potatoes, cut in half; 3-1/2 oz Fresh Pearl Onions, unpeeled, cut in half; 1 lb Asparagus, trimmed; 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; Salt, to taste; Rub:; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tsp Chopped Fresh Thyme; 1 tsp Chopped Fresh Oregano; 1 tsp Chopped Fresh Parsley; 1/2 tsp Lemon Peel; 1/2 tsp Coarsely Ground Mixed Peppercorns (black, white, green and pink); Noodle Salad; 8 oz Uncooked Whole Grain, Whole Wheat or Regular Spaghetti; 2 cups Broccoli Florets; 1 md Red Bell Pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 cup Carrot, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 cup Fresh Chopped Fresh Basil and/or Mint; Additional Items:; Resealable Plastic Storage Bag; Large Serving Bowl

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 - 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

Beef Strip Steaks Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
Baby Red-skinned Potatoes, cut in half
Fresh Pearl Onions, unpeeled, cut in half
Asparagus, trimmed
Fresh Lemon Juice
Olive Oil
Salt, to taste

Rub:

Garlic, minced
Chopped Fresh Thyme
Chopped Fresh Oregano
Chopped Fresh Parsley
Lemon Peel
Coarsely Ground Mixed Peppercorns (black, white, green and pink)

Noodle Salad:

Uncooked Whole Grain, Whole Wheat or Regular Spaghetti
Broccoli Florets
Red Bell Pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
Carrot, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
Fresh Chopped Fresh Basil and/or Mint

Additional Items:

• Resealable Plastic Storage Bag
• Large Serving Bowl

Directions:

Combine marinade ingredients in glass measuring cup, whisking until just blended.
Cover and refrigerate 2/3 cup for dressing.
Place beef steak and remaining marinade in plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli, bell pepper and carrot during last 3 minutes of cooking; drain.
Place pasta mixture in large serving bowl. Stir in basil.
Heat reserved 2/3 cup dressing in microwave on HIGH 30 to 60 seconds or until hot, stirring once.
Add to pasta mixture, tossing to combine. Set aside.
Cook's Tip: Noodle Salad can be made ahead. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat grill to medium.
Meanwhile, remove steak from marinade; discard marinade.
Place steak on cooking grid.
Grill, covered, 16 to 21 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
Carve steak diagonally across the grain into slices; sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
Serve steak with noodle salad.