Grilled New York Steaks

Prep: 5 min., Grill: 20 min. To keep costs down, we opted to buy thick-cut New York strips steaks and cut them in half to mimic the look of the more expensive filet mignons (which run about $17 per pound). Expect to pay about $10 per pound for the strip steaks, or about $40 for 8 (8-ounce) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 4  (1 1/2-inch-thick) New York strip steaks, cut in half
• 1  tablespoon  kosher salt
• 2 1/2  teaspoons  freshly ground pepper
• Garnish: fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs

Preparation

Sprinkle steaks evenly on both sides with salt and pepper.

Grill steaks, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 8 to 10 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Garnish, if desired.