Robb Walshs Barbecued Cowboy Steaks Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Stir in the flour and continue stirring for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it makes a light brown roux.
• Add all the dry ingredients and continue to cook for 1 minute, constantly stirring and blending ingredients.
• Add chicken broth or water, mixing and stirring until the sauce thickens.
• Turn heat to low and let sauce simmer for 15 minutes. Add water to adjust the thickness. Makes 2 cups.

Steps:

• Bring steaks to room temperature before grillng.
• Soak onions in milk for one hour; drain.
• In a large bowl or pie pan mix together flour, chili powder, cornstarch, salt, cumin, sugar and paprika.
• Dredge onions in flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
• Heat oil in a large heavy frying pan (cast iron works well) and heat to 360 degress Fahrenheit.
• Add onions in batches, cooking until golden brown. BE CAREFUL. They cook fast (30 to 45 seconds).
• Transfer onion rings to paper towels to drain off excess grease.
• Meanwhile, season steaks with salt and pepper and place in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
• Cook about 7 to 10 minutes per side, pouring off excess fat before turning.
• Finish cooking steaks on the grill (or skip the frying step and just grill steaks to desired doneness (10 minutes per side).
• Serve steaks with onion rings, baked potatoes and salsa, or as desired.