Breaded Grilled Sirloin Steak, Palermo Style

"Bisteca 'Mpanata' alla Palermitana"

Serving suggestion:  Grilled Onions

 

Prep and cook time:

 45 min prep, 20 min cook
 

Makes:

 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

 

1

Bay leaf
  1 ½ c bread crumbs
    salt and freshly ground pepper
  6 sirloin steaks (about 3 ¾ lbs total)
  ¼ c olive oil spread on a large plate

Directions:

  1. Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for 15 minutes on high. 

  2. Crumble the bay leaf into the bread crumbs, add salt and pepper to taste, and spread on a large plate.  Dip the steaks in olive oil then dredge in the bread crumbs, patting the steaks to coat them thoroughly. 

  3. Place steaks on the grill and cook, turning only once, to desired doneness.