Steak Tostada Bites Appetizer Macheesmo Recipes

STEAK BITES APPETIZER RECIPE WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, make the marinade. Rapidly whisk together all ingredients except the steak tips, until uniform and emulsified.
• Add the steak pieces and coat well in the marinade. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes. (If not making the steak tips right away, you can refrigerate in the marinade.)
• When you are ready to cook the steak tips appetizer, turn on the stovetop fan. Heat a heavy-bottom pan over medium-high to high heat. It's ready when a drop of water on it sizzles.
• Once the pan is hot, add a tablespoon of oil. Add the steak tips in a single layer. Cook without disturbing for 30 to 60 seconds, until the bottom is browned. Flip and cook for 30 to 60 more seconds, until the other side is browned.
• Serve with chimichurri sauce.

GRILLED STEAK TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Whisk the coffee, chili powder, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a shallow baking dish. Add the skirt steak, turn to coat, set aside at room temperature to marinate for about 20 minutes.
• While the steak marinates, brush the onion slices lightly with oil and grill, flipping occasionally, until soft and lightly charred, about 15 minutes; set aside. Drain the steak and grill, flipping once until medium-rare on the inside with deep grill marks, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes and then thinly slice against the grain.
• Top each tostada with a mound of steak, some grilled onions and cilantro leaves. Serve with sliced avocado, Mexican crema, crumbled Cotija cheese, pickled jalapeno, shredded lettuce and/or lime wedges.

STEAK BITES

Steps:

• Trim off the excess fat from the meat, and then cut strips less than 1-inch wide. Rotate the meat and cut into small bite-size pieces. If you see any more large chunks of fat, gristle or long silvery membrane, cut them off.
• Sprinkle generously with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss the meat around a bit to thoroughly coat with the seasonings.
• Next, turn on your ventilation fan-you'll need it! Heat the skillet over medium-high to high heat. As the pan heats, add about 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt, and then get very brown, before you add the meat.
• Place some of the meat in the pan in a single layer. It should sizzle loudly when it hits the pan - if it doesn't, the pan isn't hot enough. Don't stir or disrupt the meat for 30 to 45 seconds. You want it to sizzle and brown on one side. Scoop as many steak bites as you can with your spatula and flip them over. Repeat until all the meat is turned. Cook for an additional 30 to 45 seconds-just long enough to sear the outside of the meat but NOT cook the inside.
• Remove the meat to a clean plate. Add a little more butter to the pan and repeat the cooking process with the next batch just as before. Lastly, when all the meat is nicely browned and removed to the plate, pour all that browned/blackened butter all over the meat. And enjoy!

STEAK AND POTATO BITES

Steps:

• For steak, season both sides liberally with Montreal seasoning and salt. Let rest at room temperature while your grill preheats. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill steak over direct heat for 5-6 minutes per side or until an instant read thermometer comes out reading 145˚ F. (for medium rare) in the thickest part of the steak. Remove steak from grill and let rest, covered in foil.
• For potatoes, wash potatoes well and slice into coins about 1/8'' thick, about as thick as a nickel. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add potatoes in a single layer and fry for a few minutes per side. Flip to ensure even cooking. Potatoes should get golden brown and crispy on both sides, but tender in the center. Remove potatoes and let drain on a few paper towels and season with salt.
• For sauce, stir together cream fraiche with lemon juice, chives, and a pinch of salt.
• To assemble bites, slice steak against the grain with a sharp knife into thin slices. Add a dollop of cream fraiche to each crispy potato and top with a slice or two of thinly sliced steak. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.
• This can easily be served as a full dinner with sliced steak, potatoes, and sauce on top. Serve with a grilled veggie to round out the plate.