Grilled Steak with Grilled Tomato Relish Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 2 (6 ounce) sirloin steaks <br>- 2 medium pear-shaped tomatoes, halved lengthwise <br>- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided <br>- 1 medium onion, chopped <br>- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed <br>- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil <br>- Pinch salt <br>- Pinch freshly ground black pepper <br>- Basil sprigs (optional) <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Place the steaks on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium-hot coals. Cook, turning as needed, until evenly browned on the outside and a thermometer inserted in the center registers 145 degrees F (for medium-rare). Cut to test for doneness (about 15 minutes). <br>step 2: Meanwhile, place the tomatoes on the grill, cut sides up, and brush them lightly with 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the tomatoes are browned on the bottom (about 3 minutes), turn them over and continue cooking until soft when pressed (about 3 more minutes). <br>step 3: While the tomatoes are grilling, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, the onion, and garlic in a medium frying pan with a heatproof handle. Set the pan over the coals (or set on the stove over medium-high heat). Cook, stirring often, until the onion is limp and golden (about 10 minutes). Stir in the basil. <br>step 4: When the tomatoes are soft, stir them into the onion mixture, then set the pan aside on a cooler area of the grill (or cover and keep warm on the stove). <br>step 5: When the steak is done, place it on a board with a well (or on a platter). Spoon the tomato relish alongside the steak. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with basil sprigs, if using. <br>step 6: To serve, cut the meat into thin slices. Combine the accumulated meat juices with the tomato relish, if desired. <br>

Ingredients
- 2 (6 ounce) sirloin steaks
- 2 medium pear-shaped tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Basil sprigs (optional)

Directions
step 1: Place the steaks on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium-hot coals. Cook, turning as needed, until evenly browned on the outside and a thermometer inserted in the center registers 145 degrees F (for medium-rare). Cut to test for doneness (about 15 minutes).
step 2: Meanwhile, place the tomatoes on the grill, cut sides up, and brush them lightly with 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the tomatoes are browned on the bottom (about 3 minutes), turn them over and continue cooking until soft when pressed (about 3 more minutes).
step 3: While the tomatoes are grilling, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, the onion, and garlic in a medium frying pan with a heatproof handle. Set the pan over the coals (or set on the stove over medium-high heat). Cook, stirring often, until the onion is limp and golden (about 10 minutes). Stir in the basil.
step 4: When the tomatoes are soft, stir them into the onion mixture, then set the pan aside on a cooler area of the grill (or cover and keep warm on the stove).
step 5: When the steak is done, place it on a board with a well (or on a platter). Spoon the tomato relish alongside the steak. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with basil sprigs, if using.
step 6: To serve, cut the meat into thin slices. Combine the accumulated meat juices with the tomato relish, if desired.

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