1 1/2 cups diced seeded cucumber |
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion |
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeƱo chili, or to taste (wear rubber gloves) |
1/4 cup plain yogurt |
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
two 1-inch-thick rib-eye steaks at room temperature |
freshly ground black pepper |