Peppered Rib Eye Steaks With Grilled Sweet Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   Trim fat from meat.
2. 2
   Brush steaks with oil.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
4. 4
   Sprinkle paprika mixture evenly over meat; rub in with your fingers.
5. 5
   Cover steaks and chill for 1 hour.
6. 6
   Place steaks on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals.
7. 7
   Grill until desired doneness, turning once.
8. 8
   (Allow 11 to 15 minutes for medium-rare doneness [145 degree F] or 14 to 18 minutes for medium doneness [160 degree F].
9. 9
   ).
10. 10
    Cut steaks into serving-size pieces.
11. 11
    Serve with Grilled Peppers.
12. 12
    GRILLED PEPPERS: Seed and quarter 4 yellow, red, and/or orange sweet peppers.
13. 13
    Brush peppers with 4 teaspoons olive oil.
14. 14
    Place pepper quarters on grill rack directly over medium coals.
15. 15
    Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender and lightly browned, turning once.
16. 16
    Remove peppers from grill; cool slightly.
17. 17
    Cut peppers into wide strips.
18. 18
    Place peppers in bowl.
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    Add 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; toss well.
20. 20
    Serve immediately or cool to room temperature.