Southwest Steak Recipes

SOUTHWEST STEAK BOWLS

Steps:

• 1. To make the steak marinade, mince the garlic and combine it in a bowl with the olive oil, cumin, salt, and the juice from half of the lime (1-2 Tbsp juice). Save the other half of the lime to use in the pico de gallo. Add the marinade and steak to a zip top bag or shallow dish, make sure the steak is well coated in the marinade, and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes while the rice cooks.
• 2. Cook the rice according to the package instructions, but substitute chicken broth for the water.
• 3. While the rice is cooking and steak is marinating, prepare the pico de gallo. Dice the tomato and half of the onion. Combine the diced tomato, onion, juice from the second half of the lime, ¼ tsp of salt, and a handful of roughly chopped cilantro in a bowl. Stir until combined, taste, and adjust the salt if needed.
• 4. Rinse the black beans in a colander and allow the corn kernels to thaw.
• 5. To cook the steak, heat a large skillet over medium-high until very hot. Add the steak and cook for 3-5 minutes on one side, or until deeply golden brown. Flip and cook in the same manner on the second side. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest for five minutes. If desired, thinly slice the second half of your onion and cook it in the skillet for a few minutes, or until they are caramelized.
• 6. Once the steak has rested for a few minutes, slice it thinly against the grain (look for the lines in the meat and cut across them). To build the bowls, lay down one cup of rice, ¼ cup each of beans, corn, and pico de gallo, a few slices of steak, a few sprigs of cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve hot.

SOUTHWEST STEAK & POTATOES

Steps:

• Pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high 4-5 minutes or until almost tender, turning once. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, mix vinegar and Worcestershire sauce; brush over steak. Mix brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne until blended; sprinkle over both sides of steak., Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. slices. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Grill potatoes and steak, covered, over medium heat 12-17 minutes or until potatoes are tender and a thermometer inserted in beef reads 145° for medium-rare, turning occasionally., Cut steak into thin slices. Serve with potatoes.

SOUTHWEST FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over steak., On a greased grill rack, grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Let stand for 5 minutes. To serve, thinly slice across the grain.

SOUTHWEST STEAK

Steps:

• Season two 20-ounce boneless rib-eyes with salt and pepper and rub with Coffee Spice Rub on one side. Grill rub-side down over high heat, 4 to 5 minutes; flip, reduce the heat to medium or move the steaks to a cooler spot, cover and grill 8 to 10 more minutes (for medium-rare). Serve with Smoky Tomato-Red Chile Salsa.
• Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk the vinegar, olive oil and chipotle puree in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high; cut steak into 4 pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine chile, lime juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Gradually whisk in oil and any accumulated juices from steak. Pour dressing over salad and toss; add steak and toss again.

SOUTHWEST STEAK JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Cut up steak into 1/4-1/2 inch cubes.
• Pour oil into a pan and dump the steak pieces in.
• Pour the lime juice over the top of the steak and let it soak in a few minutes.
• Season the steak with garlic powder, curry, and chili powder.
• Put the onion pieces in the pan with the meat.
• Sautee the meat and onion mixture until the onions are cooked, make sure to mix thoroughly while cooking so the the seasonings get evenly distributed.
• Cook rice according to package directions.
• When the rice is done, add the butter to it and season with garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cilantro, curry, salt and pepper.
• Add the meat and onion mixture to the rice, mix thoroughly, and serve.

SOUTHWEST FLAT IRON STEAK

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (except steak) in a small bowl.
• Press rub evenly onto flat iron steaks. Let set for 1- 2 hours.
• Grill over hot fire, turning often to avoid burning, being careful not to overcook.
• Cut across the grain.