Recipes: Red Chili Steak Sauce and more

Makes about 3/4 cup.

Note: Gochujang, mirin and hoisin are all available with Asian foods at most supermarkets. This recipe was also tested using Mama O's Premium Super Spicy Kimchi Paste, which is available at kimchirules.com. From JeanMarie Brownson.

• 1/4 c. medium-hot Korean gochujang (see Note)

• 1/4 c. rice wine, mirin or dry sherry (see Note)

• 3 tbsp. hoisin sauce (see Note)

• 2 to 4 tbsp. ketchup (to tame the heat)

• 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate covered for up to several weeks.

Nutrition information per 1 tablespoon:

Calories34Fat0 gSodium240 mg

Carbohydrates6gSaturated fat0 gTotal sugars4 g

Serves 2.

Note: Use other varieties of steak, if preferred. From JeanMarie Brownson.

• 1 porterhouse beef steak, 1 1/4 in. thick and 18 to 20 oz. (see Note)

• 1 to 2 tbsp. Red Chili Steak Sauce (see recipe)

• Finely sliced green onions, if desired

Pat steak dry. Very lightly smear some of the chili sauce over one side of the steak. Let sit at room temperature while the grill heats, or refrigerate, covered, up to several hours. Remove steak from refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling.

Prepare a charcoal grill for direct grilling, or preheat a gas grill to high heat. Put the grill in place, and let it heat thoroughly.

Put the steak on the grill, plain side down, directly over the heat source. Cover the grill; cook without turning, 5 minutes. Flip the steak; cover the grill and cook, 2 minutes. Smear the steak with another light coating of the chili sauce; cook until medium-rare, 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove the steak with tongs or a spatula; let rest a few minutes. Cut the filet portion and the strip portion away from the bone. Carve each into thin slices. Serve sprinkled with the sliced onion.

Nutrition information per serving:

Carbohydrates6 gSaturated fat12 gTotal sugars4 g

Protein41 gCholesterol111 mgDietary fiber0 g

Serves 2.

Note: This is a great way to treat grass-fed steak to result in tender meat. Use other varieties of steak, if preferred. From JeanMarie Brownson.

• 1 porterhouse beef steak, 1 inch thick and about 16 oz. (see Note)

• 1 to 2 tbsp. unsalted butter

• 2 tbsp. finely sliced mixed fresh herbs, such as a combination of 2 or more of the following: chives, flat leaf parsley, tarragon, thyme, sage

Directions

Pat steak dry. Sprinkle generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature while the grill heats, or refrigerate, up to several hours. Remove steak from refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling.

Prepare a charcoal grill for direct grilling, or preheat a gas grill to high heat. Put the grill in place, and let it heat thoroughly.

Remove the steak with tongs or a spatula to a serving platter. Top with the butter. Let rest a few minutes. Cut the filet portion and the strip portion away from the bone. Carve each into thin slices. Spoon the buttery juices back over the slices. Serve sprinkled with herbs.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories458Fat34 gSodium388 mg

Carbohydrates0 gSaturated fat14 gTotal sugars0 g

Protein35 gCholesterol114 mgDietary fiber0 g

Note: This is a great mixture to serve with grilled steak, grilled eggplant or baked potatoes. Or use the mixture to fill omelets, stir into fried rice or dollop on a steak sandwich. From JeanMarie Brownson.

• 1 or 2 tbsp. vegetable oil for high-heat cooking

• 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, halved, thinly sliced

• 12 oz. medium white button or cremini mushrooms

• 1/2 to 1 c. thinly sliced fresh shiitake mushroom caps

• 2 to 3 tbsp. Red Chili Steak Sauce (see recipe)

• Salt to taste

Directions

Heat a large nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil; when hot, add the onion. Cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms; cook until golden and tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and chili sauce to taste. Season with salt. Cook and stir 30 seconds; remove from heat. Serve hot.

Calories55Fat2 gSodium84 mg

Carbohydrates7 gSaturated fat0 gTotal sugars3 g

Protein3 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber1 g

Serves 2.

Note: From JeanMarie Brownson.

• Coarse salt

• Vegetable oil

• 2 to 3 tbsp. Red Chili Steak Sauce (see recipe)

• Finely sliced cilantro and green onion

• Sesame seeds, if desired

Sprinkle eggplant slices generously with salt. Let drain in a colander in the sink while the grill heats.

Prepare a charcoal grill for direct grilling or heat a gas grill to high heat. Put the grill in place and let it heat thoroughly.

Rinse the eggplant slices; pat dry. Spritz or brush eggplant generously with oil on both sides. Set the slices on the grill directly over the heat source. Cover the grill; cook without turning for 4 minutes. Flip the eggplant; smear with a light coating of the chili sauce. Cover the grill; cook for 1 minute. Flip and smear the other side with the sauce. Cook until fork-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove the eggplant with tongs or a spatula. Serve hot or at room temperature sprinkled with the cilantro, onion and sesame.

Nutrition information per serving:

Carbohydrates19 gSaturated fat1 gTotal sugars11 g