You may not have thought of grilling beef in a panini maker, but it can be done. With the right technique you can make a delicious and juicy steak. The best part is that panini grills drain excess fat. It takes 4-10 minutes to cook depending on the thickness of the stake. So grilling beef in a Panini press is healthy, delicious, and fast. What could be better than that. Here’s a recipe you might want to try.
Grilled beef tenderloin
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 large garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon of coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup of extra virgin oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 top sirloin steaks about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
Addresses
1. Place steaks in a non-reactive roasting pan.
2. Place the salt and garlic in a bowl and mix. Add the red wine vinegar, lemon zest, and lemon juice and whisk until all the salt is dissolved. Slowly add the olive oil, oregano, and pepper.
3. Pour half of the marinade over the meat and turn to coat both sides. Save the rest of the marinade for drizzling and serving. Let the fillets marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
4. Drain steaks well. Preheat grill to high heat. Place the drip tray under the front of the grill. Lightly oil the surface of the grill surface. Place the steak on the grill and close the lid. The steak will be done in 6 to 10 minutes.
5. While grilling steak, baste with some of the remaining marinade. Flip the steak so that it is coated on both sides with the marinade.
6. Place the steak on a plate and pour the rest of the marinade over it and serve hot.
This recipe gives you an idea of how to grill beef in a Panini press, the rest is up to you. You can use your imagination to create your own marinades and sauces to garnish your grilled steak. Enjoy!
You might be surprised to find out that your Panini Maker can do so much more than just make Panini sandwiches. You can grill fish and chicken and with the right technique they turn out juicy and delicious. You can even roast your vegetables and they turn out great too. The best part is that cleanup is easy. Usually all you need to do is wipe down the grill surface with a trash towel. Just make sure you do it before the grill gets cold.