Grecian skillet rib eyes recipe offered

Grecian skillet rib eyes was the grand prize winning recipe at the 1995 National Beef Cook-Off.

2 well-trimmed beef rib eye steaks, cut 1″ thick (about 1 pound)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

1 tablespoon chopped, pitted Kalamata or ripe olives

Seasoning:

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed

1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine seasoning ingredients; press into both sides of beef steaks. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook about 10 to 14 minutes for medium rare to
medium doneness, turning once. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

To serve, sprinkle cheese and olives over steaks.

Makes 2 to 4 servings; preparation time is 25 minutes.