Recipe details

COWBOY BARBECUE MARINADE & SAUCE

Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely chopped onion

• 1 cup ketchup

• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper


Preparation:

1. Combine all ingredients in small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove 1 cup to use as marinade. Bring remaining marinade to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until desired sauce consistency is reached, stirring occasionally. Set aside until ready to use as Sauce.

2. Place U.S. beef steak(s) and 1 cup marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak(s) to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours for tender steaks; 6 hours or as long as overnight for less tender steaks, turning occasionally.

3. Remove steak(s) from bag; discard marinade. Place steak(s) on grid over medium, ash-covered coals or over medium heat on preheated gas grill. Grill for medium rare (63°) to medium (66°C) doneness, turning occasionally.