Beef Grilled: Santa Maria Style Beef

posted by Liz 03-16-103 3:30 PM

From Chyrel's Kitchen
Santa Maria Style Beef

1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 top sirloin steak (3" thick), or tri-tip
red oak logs, or charcoal and oak chips (soaked in water)


Combine salt, pepper, and garlic salt, and rub mixture over the meat. Place the meat on grill and adjust so meat is 2 or 3 inches from the coals. Sear each side of meat over hot coals 5 to 8 minutes to seal in juices, turning once.

Move meat to 6 to 8 inches from coals. Cook 20 to 30 more minutes, turning every 7 or 8 minutes until beef is cooked to desired degree of doneness, 130 degrees for rare. Slice and serve.

The Traditional Menu for Santa Maria Style Barbecue

Santa Maria Style Beef
Santa Maria Style Salsa (see recipe)
Santa Maria Style Beans (see recipe)
Santa Maria Style Macaroni and Cheese (see recipe)
Green Salad with French or Blue-Cheese dressing
French Bread, toasted on grill
Dessert, just ice cream or sherbet
Coffee or tea, hot

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