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Recipes BBQ & Grill No. 48

Ribeye with Tomato & Herb Bruschetta

Grilled ribeye topped with the best summer bruschetta: ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, good oil.

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Ribeye with Tomato & Herb Bruschetta
Fig. 01 · Ribeye with Tomato & Herb Bruschetta BBQ & Grill
Serves
2
Prep
15m
Cook
15m
Difficulty
Medium
In season

August tomatoes at peak ripeness only. This dish does not work with anything less.

What you'll need

Ingredients

Serves 2
  • 2 ribeye steaks
  • 3 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes, diced
  • handful fresh basil, torn
  • 2 cloves garlic (1 minced, 1 halved for rubbing)
  • 3 tbsp good olive oil
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • to taste flaky salt and black pepper

How it comes together

Method

  1. Combine tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, oil and vinegar. Season well. Let sit 30 minutes.

  2. Bring steaks to room temperature. Season generously with salt.

  3. Grill over very high heat, 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest 5 minutes.

  4. Slice against the grain. Top with the tomato mixture. The juices from the tomatoes run into the resting meat.

From the kitchen

Tips

  • Salt the tomatoes ahead of time. It draws out their juices and concentrates the flavor.

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