A Quick Dinner (in two parts)....Chinese Broccoli, Steak and Garlic Bread....Part 2

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Paprika Steak and Garlic Bread

Time 40 minutes (probably less)

2 rib eye steaks (any steak is fine, but to me rib eye is the best)

3 tablespoons paprika

.5 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons black pepper

4 thick slices of good bread

2 cloves minced garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 quarter cup grated parmigiano/romano cheese

salt and pepper to taste

First, preheat your oven (on the broiler setting) to high. I often broil the steak and the bread in the same oven, but you can always grill the steak (and the bread for that matter, if you do grill the bread, be careful not to let it char).

Mix together the spice mixture for the steaks and evenly pack it on both sides of the meat. If you want to enhance the flavor, toast the paprika in a pan for a couple of minutes before mixing it with the other spices. Let the steak rest with the seasoning while the oven is heating up. When the oven is good and hot put in the steak and cook (I like it pretty rare, about 5-7 minutes a side, depending on thickness).

Meanwhile, mix the garlic, olive oil, butter, cheese, and salt and pepper together. Spread evenly on one side of the bread and pop it into the oven. Watch the bread, it burns quickly. When the bread has turned a nice golden brown it is done.