Grilled Hoisin Steak

Get your sides ready ahead of time, because this delicious steak cooks quickly.

Grilling Glaze:

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

1 Tbsp sesame oil

2 Tbsp ketchup

2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar

2 tsp chili paste with garlic

2 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press

1-1/2 lb chuck steak

Mix glaze ingredients together in a small bowl. Heat grill to high. Season steak with salt and pepper to taste.

If desired, stir fry some broccoli and onions for a few minutes and set aside.

Sear steak on one side for about a minute. Flip steak and continue cooking on second side while you glaze the first side generously. After about another minute flip the steak again, and glaze the second side. Flip and glaze about once more, until the steak is just cooked to medium rare.

Allow steak to rest on a cutting board for about 3-5 minutes, while you reheat the veggies.

Slice and serve steak with favorite sides. Serves 4.

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