Cowboy Steaks With Onions

Serve these bad boys with a side of Yucca Fries (Yucca Fries (Yuca) Yucca Fries (Yuca)) for a bona fide foot stompin' good meal! Adapted from Steven Raichlen. WINE: The chili rub and charred onions shout out for an equally zesty California Zinfandel. Look for such peppery, fruity examples as the Amici Cellars 2002 or a 1997 Alexander Valley or even the 2003 EOS.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  pure chile powder
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon garlic powder (adjust to your liking)
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
•  kosher salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 6 (1 lb)  beef t-bone steaks, cut 3/4 -inch thick
• 2  large onions, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine chile powder, cayenne, cumin and oregano with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Rub the steaks all over with the spice mixture and place on a platter until they come to room temperature.
2. Light the grill or set oven to broil and place rack on top level. Lightly oil a broiling pan and place in oven to heat. Brush the onions with oil and season with salt and black pepper. If using a grill put onions over the hot fire until charred, about 8 minutes. If broiling, set aside.
3. Grill the steaks over the hot fire for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare or broil the steaks 6-7 minutes a side on heated broiling pan along with oil coated onions. Place steaks on plates and top with the onions. Serve Yucca Fries (Yucca Fries (Yuca) Recipe #153368) on the side.