Cedar-Planked Southwestern Steak Recipe

Name: Cedar-Planked Southwestern Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 untreated cedar plank (14x7x1 inch); 1 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1-1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1-1/2 lb./750 g); 1 Tbsp. oil; 3/4 cup Kraft Original BBQ Sauce, divided

Servings: persons

1
Immerse plank in water, placing a weight on top of plank to keep it submerged.
2
Soak at least 4 hours or overnight.
3
Meanwhile, mix sugar and seasonings; rub onto both sides of steak.
4
Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 2 hours.
5
Preheat barbecue to high heat.
6
Grill steak 2 min.
7
on each side; remove from barbecue.
8
Remove plank from water; brush top with oil.
9
Top with steak.
10
Place on grate of barbecue; cover with lid.
11
Reduce barbecue to medium heat.
12
Grill 15 min.
13
or until medium doneness (160 degrees F), brushing steak with 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce for the last 5 min.
14
of the grilling time.
15
Remove steak from barbecue; discard plank.
16
Cover steak loosely with foil; let stand 5 min.
17
Cut steak into thin slices.
18
Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.

121

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 untreated cedar plank (14x7x1 inch), 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1-1/2 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cedar-Planked Southwestern Steak falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cedar-Planked Southwestern Steak

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Variations & substitutions

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