Gaucho Steak

• New York strip steaks or sirloin steaks↗4

  1 1/2" thick

• hot water1 cup
• cayenne pepper↗1 tablespoon

  or to taste

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Stir the hot water, salt, and cayenne pepper together and let stand, covered.

2. 2

   Bring steaks to room temperature.

3. 3

   Pat them dry with paper towels.

4. 4

   Grill steaks over direct heat, basting each side twice with a small spoonful of the pepper mixture during grilling.

5. 5

   Cook the steaks for about 10 minutes per side, depending on their thickness, the heat of your flame, and your preference for degree of doneness.

6. 6

   I prefer to grill with charcoal for its added flavor.