Garden Herb Strip Steak

This garden rub is easy to make and creates big flavor for Certified Hereford Beef strip steaks on the grill.

Ingredients:

• 2 Certified Hereford Beef strip steaks (about 10 ounces each)
• Salt

Seasoning

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine seasoning ingredients in
small bowl; reserve 2 teaspoons for
garnish. Press remaining seasoning
evenly onto beef steaks.

Place steaks on grid over medium,
ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11
to 14 minutes (over medium heat on
preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes)
for medium rare (145°F) to medium
(160°F) doneness; turning occasionally.

Carve steaks into slices. Sprinkle with
reserved seasoning and salt, as desired.

Grilled Beef and Vegetable Kabobs

This summer classic is just as simple as it is healthy. Tasty Certified Hereford Beef steak chunks pair with fresh vegetables for a quick and easy steak kabob dinner.

Ingredients:

• 3 Certified Hereford Beef ribeye or strip steaks, cut into 1-inch thick cubes
• Salt
• 6 small red potatoes, cut in half (about 1-1/2 to 2 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 medium zucchini and/or yellow squash, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 package grape tomatoes

Place potatoes in 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover and
microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender,
stirring once. Cool slightly.

Meanwhile, combine oregano, garlic and red pepper in
small bowl; reserve half for vegetables. Coat steak cubes in
remaining seasoning mixture.

Alternately thread vegetables and beef onto six 8-inch
metal skewers.

Place kabobs on grill over medium, ash-covered coals;
brush kabobs with half of seasoned butter. Grill kabobs,
covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on
preheated gas grill, 9 to 14 minutes) for medium rare
(145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

Remove from heat and enjoy.

Helpful Hereford Tip

Preheat your grill 15 to 25 minutes before you begin grilling to make sure it reaches the right temperature.