Grilled Teriyaki Rib Eye with Ginger Tomatoes – Recipe!

Yes, I’m on a tomato kick right now, as I should be, because they’re freaking awesome!  If you haven’t enjoyed an heirloom, or freshly grown tomato yet this summer, go out and find one immediately.  The flavors are sweet, yet tart with a little sunshine in every bite.  I want them sliced, diced or pureed over anything and everything, including grilled meat until the season’s end.

Tomatoes go with almost anything you can grill, but even better with a rib eye steak because they balance out the fattiness with fresh acidity.  Diced tomatoes play the part of a good sauce, that you might serve in a gravy boat alongside a steak (not gravy though), just use the boat for good sauce other than gravy, however not in this case, we’re using fresh tomatoes.  Fresh ginger stirred into the tomatoes, heightens the experience with a light kick of spice that enlightens your senses, and makes you take notice.

An easy Teriyaki marinade that the rib eye spends a few hours, or possibly overnight, makes the whole dish come together with an Asian(y) theme.  I enjoyed all of it, together, as an easy casual meal, especially those fresh summer tomatoes.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound rib eye steak

salt & pepper

Teriyaki Sauce

1/2 cup soy sauce or Tamari

1/4 cup molasses or sorghum

1 tablespoon chili sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced

Ginger Tomatoes

1 large heirloom tomato, diced

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced

2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 clove garlic, minced

(Serves 2-4)

To Prepare:

1. Remove steak from packaging and pat dry with paper towels.  In a casserole dish, combine all Teriyaki ingredients, whisk.  Place steak in marinade and flip over a couple times to coat.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at lease 6 hours, up to overnight.  Remove steak from refrigerator 1 hour prior to cooking.
2. When ready to cook steak, preheat grill to 450 degrees.  In a small bowl, add all Ginger Tomato ingredients, stir until combined.  Pat steak dry, removing any excess marinade.
3. Place steak on grill and sear for 4 minutes, flip over and cook for another 4-6 depending upon your liking.  Remove and let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.  Top steak with ginger tomatoes, Enjoy!