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Recipe by Derek Wolf of Over the Fire Cooking

Get your steak "dirty" by grilling directly on a bed of hot coals. The flavor will surprise you! This simple yet delicious style of cooking only requires two ingredients: a big juicy steak and a hot bed of coals. So take that grill grate off and get your fire going because it’s time to make some dirty steak!

Steak cooking directly over live fire coals in a firepit

Ingredients:


Yields: 4 servings
Cook: 7-10 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes


Dirty Steak Ingredients:
• 2 Ribeye Steaks at room temperature (about 8-10 oz each)
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup fresh black pepper
• 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon (optional)

PREPARATION: 

• Light 
Cowboy® Hardwood Lump Charcoal in charcoal chimney and let burn for 10-15 minutes
• Spread hot coals over grilling area and preheat grill for approximately 10 minutes
• While preheating the coals, liberally season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. If you want to be more adventurous, season with cinnamon to create smoky & sweet flavor.
• Once coals are covered in white ash, use tongs to place steaks on top of the coals.
• For Rare (125F): Let the steaks cook for 3 minutes the first side, and then flip to the other side for another 2 minutes
• For Medium Rare (135F): Let the steaks cook for 3 minutes the first side, and then flip to the other side for another 3 minutes
• For Medium (140F): Let the steaks cook for 4 minutes the first side, and then flip to the other side for another 3 minutes
• Take steaks off the coals, brush off any ash, and let rest for 2 minutes
• Enjoy!

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