Southwest Steak And Salsa Sandwich Recipes

STEAK SANDWICH WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Heat a large stainless steel or cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Sprinkle one side of the steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to the hot pan and heat. Add the steak seasoned-side down and sprinkle the other side with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees F, about 7 minutes per side; the steak will keep cooking as it rests. Let it rest for 7 to 10 minutes.
• While the steak is resting, add the mint, parsley, capers, vinegar and anchovies to a food processor (or chop and add to a bowl). Pulse until finely chopped. Add the lemon juice and remaining oil and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Put the salsa into a bowl.
• Slice steak into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick.
• Layer the grated cheese on the cut sides of the bread loaves. Broil until melted and bubbly.
• Evenly layer the steak, salsa verde and arugula on the bread. Serve immediately.

SPICY SHRIMP FAJITAS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE PICO

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high; place a large cast-iron skillet on grates to preheat. Toss shrimp with adobo, zest, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Lightly brush onion and pineapple with oil; grill directly on grates, flipping once, until charred in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Grill tortillas, flipping once, until charred, about 30 seconds; wrap in parchment-lined foil. Roughly chop pineapple and onion; toss with lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add shrimp and lime halves to skillet and cook, flipping once, until shrimp are pink and just cooked through, 3 minutes. Let lime halves cool slightly, then squeeze over shrimp; serve in tortillas with pineapple pico, cilantro sprigs, avocado, and sour cream.

SOUTHWESTERN CHEESESTEAK SUPPER

Steps:

• 1. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cut beef into 4 serving pieces. Cook beef in skillet about 4 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove beef from skillet.
• 2. Add salsa and water to skillet. Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta. Place beef in pasta mixture. Cover and cook over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
• 3. Stir in cheese until melted.

SOUTHWEST STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients; spread over both sides of steaks. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Grill steaks, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Let steaks stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain.