Chili Rubbed Steak With Corn Tomato Salsa Recipes

CHILI RUBBED FLANK STEAK WITH CORN, TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, coriander and cayenne. Rub the olive oil on both sides of the steak, then rub the spice mixture over the steak and set aside.
• Preheat the grill to medium high. Grill the corn, turning as needed, until the kernels are lightly browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Cool the corn, then slice the kernels off the cobs and place in a medium bowl.
• Grill the steak for about 4 minutes on each side, until nicely marked with grill marks, and cooked to your liking. Transfer to a cutting board and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes for the steak to reabsorb its juices. Thinly slice the meat across the grain.
• While the steak sits, add the tomatoes and scallions to the bowl with the corn. Drizzle over the olive oil, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the salad, and toss. Just before serving add the avocado and cilantro and toss again.
• Serve the sliced steak with the salad.

CHILI RUBBED STEAK WITH CORN TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Put evoo, honey, lime juice and zest, minced garlic and salt and pepper in a large ziplock. Seal and shake to combine.
• Add steak to the bag, seal and shake to coat meat. Let it marinate on counter while you prepare the rub and salsa.
• Measure all ingredients into a small bowl and stir to combine.
• If using fresh corn, cut corn off cob.
• Heat a skillet on medium heat and spread corn kernels evenly around the pan. Heat until corn begins to brown on one side, stir and continue heating until roasted on all sides. *Alternatively you can grill the corn to roast it and then cut it off the kernel.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool. **Roasting the corn is optional but brings out the flavor.
• Chop all ingredients and toss together.
• Drain steak; discard juices. Rub both sides liberally and evenly with dry rub mix.
• Grill over high heat for 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare. Pull off heat and tent with foil for 10 minutes.
• Slice against the grain and serve covered with salsa. Serve extra salsa in a bowl.

SLICED STEAK WITH ROASTED-CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking.
• Make corn salsa:
• Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot, then pan-roast corn, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Cook white part of scallions in butter with garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until scallions are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in corn, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
• Grill steak:
• Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and sprinkle on both sides of steak. Grill, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into thickest part of meat registers 130°F, 18 to 20 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a grooved cutting board and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
• While steak is standing, reheat corn mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro and scallion greens.
• Spoon corn on top of sliced steak and pour over any accumulated juices.

CHILI-RUBBED PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Season the chicken with chili powder and salt, to taste. Lay the chicken in the skillet skin side down and cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Turn the chicken, transfer the pan to the oven, and cook until firm, basting occasionally with the pan drippings, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the chicken cooks, make the fresh tomato salsa: Toss the tomatoes with the jalapeno, onion, and the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with the remaining salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Stir the paste into the salsa with the olive oil and 1/4 cup of cilantro.
• When chicken is cooked through, transfer the pieces to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. In the meantime, add the lime juice to the pan. After 1 minute, add the honey along with the chicken stock to heat through. Remove pan from heat and stir in reserved 1/4 cup cilantro and butter.
• To serve, divide the chicken among 4 plates, drizzle with pan sauce, and spoon some salsa over and around.