4th of July – Idaho CattleWomen https://www.idahocattlewomen.org Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:29:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Happy 4th of July ~ Cucumber Ranch Steaks https://www.idahocattlewomen.org/happy-4th-of-july-cucumber-ranch-steaks/ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 15:41:14 +0000 http://www.idahocattlewomen.org/?p=305 We hope you have a safe and Happy 4th of July! While we’ll be celebrating with beef on our barbeques, we’ll also remember the great sacrifices for our freedom and the liberties we experience as Americans. We are very thankful for those who defend those rights!

What better way to enjoy this day with family and friends, than with some Cucumber Ranch Steaks. It’s an easy recipe that utilizes fresh ingredients and an economical beef cut that tastes great!

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CUCUMBER RANCH STEAKS – 25 minutes

4 beef shoulder center steaks (ranch steaks), cut 3/4″ thick (5 oz each)
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 Tbsp garlic-pepper seasoning
Diced tomato

1. Combine cucumber and dressing. Set aside.
2. Press garlic-pepper seasoning onto beef steaks. Prepare either charcoal or gas grill as directed. Grill, covered, 9 to 11 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Serve with cucumber sauce and tomato.

4 servings

Recipe Courtesy of the Beef Checkoff

From the ranch to you, we hope you enjoy a safe and Happy 4th of July!

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