Steaks With Cherry Tomatoes

Steaks With Cherry Tomatoes

This recipe calls for a grill pan!  No ifs, ands or buts about it.

INGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Meat Rub

Two 1 1/2 Pound Ribeye or NY Strip Steaks

1 1/2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

2 Teaspoons Red Wine Vinegar

2 Sliced Shallots

1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper

Rub both sides of your steaks with the meat rub of your choice and set aside onto a plate. Season your grill pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.  Heat over a medium high heat until nice and hot.  In a medium size bowl combine the cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper and the sliced shallots. Place the steaks onto the grill pan and grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare.  Add the tomato mixture to the pan during the 2 minutes of cooking.  Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving plate.  Let the meat rest for 5 minutes.  Slice and serve with the tomatoes & shallots. Serves 4

Meat Rub:

1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder

1/4 Teaspoon Paprika

1/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano

1/4 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper

2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt

Mix all of the spices in a small size bowl.  Rub onto the steak of your choice.