Description
Sizzling Argentinian-style Hanger Steak with Homemade Steak Sauce delivers bold, smoky flavors straight from the grill. Juicy meat paired with zesty sauce creates a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with each perfectly charred bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 hanger steaks (8 ounces / 226 grams each), 2 1/2-3 inches in diameter
Steak Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 medium garlic clove (minced)
Instructions
- Heat grill to high temperature, allowing steaks to reach room temperature during sauce preparation.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, browning until nutty and deep golden. Reduce heat to medium-low, add onion and garlic, sweating until soft and translucent without browning, approximately 3 minutes.
- Combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, vinegars, and water in a food processor or blender.
- Transfer sautéed onion and garlic to the processor, blending until smooth. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Thoroughly dry steaks with paper towels, coating evenly with olive oil. Mix salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then generously season steak surfaces.
- Grill steaks with lid closed, cooking 3 minutes per side until charred and medium-rare. Use instant-read thermometer to confirm internal temperature of 130 degrees, noting hanger steak cooks quickly.
- Allow steaks to rest 10 minutes, enabling carryover cooking to reach 135 degrees and redistribute internal juices. Slice into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces and serve alongside homemade steak sauce.
Notes
- Bring steaks to room temperature before grilling to ensure even cooking and prevent tough meat.
- Brown butter carefully to enhance sauce flavor without burning, watching for nutty aroma and deep brown color.
- Sweat onions and garlic gently to release sweetness without browning, maintaining a soft texture and delicate taste.
- Blend sauce ingredients thoroughly for smooth consistency and balanced flavor profile.
- Pat steaks dry before seasoning to help create a perfect crispy exterior and better sear.
- Use instant-read thermometer for precise doneness, avoiding overcooking the thin hanger steak.
- Allow meat to rest after grilling, letting juices redistribute for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 404 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1275 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg