🥩 Dad-Approved Steak & Potatoes

🔥 Main Dish: Cowboy Ribeye Steaks

Ingredients:

• 2–3 bone-in ribeye steaks (1.5–2 inches thick)
• Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika
• Optional: splash of Worcestershire or bourbon for flavor
• Optional: butter and fresh rosemary to finish

Instructions:

1. Let steaks come to room temp. Pat dry.
2. Generously season all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Grill over high heat for 4–5 minutes per side (for medium-rare), adjusting to desired doneness.
4. Rest steaks with a dab of butter and a sprig of rosemary, tented under foil for 5–10 minutes before serving.

🥓🍺 Side Dish: Bacon & Beer Potatoes (Dad-Approved)

Ingredients:

• 6–8 red potatoes, thinly sliced
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup beer (lager or ale works best)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the Bacon:
   In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside. Leave 2–3 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
2. Sauté Aromatics:
   Add the chopped onion to the hot bacon fat and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Add the Potatoes:
   Stir in the sliced potatoes and spread them in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook Until Tender:
   Let cook over medium to medium-high heat, flipping every few minutes until the potatoes are golden brown and fork-tender—about 15–20 minutes.
5. Deglaze with Beer:
   Pour in the beer, scraping the pan bottom to lift all the flavor. Cook until the liquid reduces, about 2–3 minutes.
6. Finish & Serve:
   Add the crumbled bacon back in, top with cheddar cheese, and cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts.
7. Garnish & Serve:
   Sprinkle with green onions and serve hot—straight from the skillet.

Serve With:

• Grilled corn with chipotle butter
• Ice-cold beer, sweet tea, or a strong glass of bourbon on ice
• Cast iron skillet brownies for dessert, if you’re feeling bold

From all of us at CT Ranch—Happy Father’s Day to the men who fix it, haul it, build it, lift it, and love with everything they’ve got. You’ve earned every bite. 👨‍🌾💪