Spicy Stuffed Steaks

Begin with the stuffing:

3 large cloves garlic
2 TBSP sweet onion
2 TBSP red pepper
1 TBSP fresh pineapple sage
1 tsp fresh chives
1½ tsp fresh thyme

Mince all of these ingredients finely. Mix together. Pepper to taste. Microwave on high for 1 minute (to warm them well).

Then prepare the steaks:

2 5-ounce steaks

Slice them open; I cut one side, then from there create a pouch in the center of the steak, closed on three sides by ¼” of uncut meat. Salt inside and outside.

Fill the steaks with 1/3 of the stuffing mixture in each steak. Add a large tablespoon of shredded cheese; I used parmesan, but Monterey Jack might be better. Spread the remaining third of the mixture over the top of the steaks and let them rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

Pre-heat barbecue to high. When it’s hot, add the steaks and immediately turn down to medium. Cook to medium.



In hindsight: flavor is very good. I might add some oil to the stuffing mixture, for moisture. Be careful not to undercook.