Keeping It Simple: Garlic Buttered Steak

Memorial Day began in the late 1800's after the Civil War as a day to commemorate soldiers who had died on both sides of the north-south battlefield.  Its first date was specifically chosen because it was not the date of a battle.  Originally known as "Decoration Day," the traditional ritual of remembrance involved decorating the graves of Civil War soldiers.  After World War I, the scope expanded to include all soldiers who had died in the line of duty, and by 1967, Memorial Day was the holiday's official, congressionally-ordained title.

Of course, the traditional celebration of this holiday has morphed in the almost 150 years since its inception, and many of us take the three-day weekend as an opportunity to spend time with friends and family and enjoy that beautiful spring weather that will soon give way to a full-blown summer.  First and foremost, we hope you'll take some time today to pause and remember those who have sacrificed their lives to defend ours.  And then, in the midst of fully appreciating what they've given us, make every minute you spend with your loved ones today, and every day, count.

So today, we give you a great summer grilling recipe that is about as simple - yet delicious - as it gets.


Ingredients
4 3-oz cuts of good steak (such as ribeye, filet, or even New York)
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp dried chives
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Make-Ahead Preparation

• Rub steaks with salt and pepper.  Place in large freezer bag (such as Ziploc) or FoodSaver bag.
• In a small freezer bag, combine butter, chives, and garlic.  
• Seal small freezer bag, and place with steaks inside large freezer bag.
• Remove as much air as possible and seal the large freezer bag.  Store in freezer.

To Serve

• Thaw in refrigerator.
• Remove small butter bag from the larger bag; set aside and allow to come to room temperature.
• Preheat grill; place steaks on grill and cook until desired doneness.  (See chart.)
• Remove steak from grill; place butter on top and allow to melt; let steak stand for approximately 10-15 minutes before serving.

Serve with a baked potato and grilled asparagus.  Keep an eye on our blog for how to make the perfect baked potato, and how to make baked potatoes in your oven, on the grill, or in your slow cooker!

As part of the Memorial Day holiday, there is a national moment of remembrance, which takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.  Take a few moments to remember those - even though you may have never met them - who have died in the line of duty.  They have done more than even they will ever know, and we will always remember them and their sacrifice.