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Steak

Steak Tacos

With Tomatillo Salsa

Servings 6

Cook Time 75 Minutes

Ingredients

  • Four 1.5″-thick prime or upper 1/3 choice sirloin cap steaks, about 1/2 pound each (also referred to as “picanha” and “coulotte”)
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 limes (zest one, then cut each into eight wedges)
  • 1½ cups roasted tomatillo salsa
  • 18 flour tortillas
  • 12 ounces Oaxaca cheese (pull the whole ball into shreds)
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup Mexican crema
  • Hot sauce, to taste

Everybody loves tacos, but we love these because they are stuffed with juicy, tender steak that will make you feel like you ordered tacos at a high-end steakhouse.

Combine salt, lime zest, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cumin and pepper. Rub to coat the steaks and marinate 1-4 hours in the fridge. Remove the steaks and set them out at room temp for 45-60 minutes before cooking.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat a cast iron skillet on high until it smokes. Place the steaks in the pan (cook in two batches if needed to avoid crowding and steaming). Sear all four sides of each steak 1-2 minutes or until a crust forms. Place steaks on the baking sheet with a cooling rack insert (an insert will protect the seared crust on the bottom side and allow for even cooking). Allow to sit for 5-7 minutes, then place in the oven. Remove the steaks when they reach an internal temp of 130°F. Allow to rest for ten minutes while you get the tortillas ready.

Grill the tortillas on both sides. You can do this on a grill over direct heat, directly over a gas flame on a stove or in a skillet. After the tortillas are grilled, wrap them in a barely damp kitchen towel, place them on a plate and put them in the oven to keep them warm.

Slice the steak very thinly, cutting across the short side of the steak. Top with tomatillo salsa, cheese, crema, cilantro, lime and a dash of hot sauce. Start with just enough slices for a first serving all around, so the steak will still be warm when people come back for seconds and thirds.

Technique tips: Sear the steaks on a hot cast iron skillet, let them rest, then finish in a low-temperature oven for a great crust and edge-to-edge pink.

 

Swap options: These also make amazing quesadillas or sopes. You can also swap out the sirloin cap (aka picanha) cut for flank or skirt steak.

 

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Steak Steak Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Beef, Mexican, Steak
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Four 1.5"-thick prime or upper 1/3 choice sirloin cap steaks about 1/2 pound each (also referred to as "picanha" and "coulotte")
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 limes zest one, then cut each into eight wedges
  • cups roasted tomatillo salsa
  • 18 flour tortillas
  • 12 ounces Oaxaca cheese pull the whole ball into shreds
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup Mexican crema
  • Hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Everybody loves tacos, but we love these because they are stuffed with juicy, tender steak that will make you feel like you ordered tacos at a high-end steakhouse. Combine salt, lime zest, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cumin and pepper. Rub to coat the steaks and marinate 1-4 hours in the fridge. Remove the steaks and set them out at room temp for 45-60 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat a cast iron skillet on high until it smokes. Place the steaks in the pan (cook in two batches if needed to avoid crowding and steaming). Sear all four sides of each steak 1-2 minutes or until a crust forms. Place steaks on the baking sheet with a cooling rack insert (an insert will protect the seared crust on the bottom side and allow for even cooking). Allow to sit for 5-7 minutes, then place in the oven. Remove the steaks when they reach an internal temp of 130°F. Allow to rest for ten minutes while you get the tortillas ready. Grill the tortillas on both sides. You can do this on a grill over direct heat, directly over a gas flame on a stove or in a skillet. After the tortillas are grilled, wrap them in a barely damp kitchen towel, place them on a plate and put them in the oven to keep them warm. Slice the steak very thinly, cutting across the short side of the steak. Top with tomatillo salsa, cheese, crema, cilantro, lime and a dash of hot sauce. Start with just enough slices for a first serving all around, so the steak will still be warm when people come back for seconds and thirds. Technique tips: Sear the steaks on a hot cast iron skillet, let them rest, then finish in a low-temperature oven for a great crust and edge-to-edge pink.
  • Swap options: These also make amazing quesadillas or sopes. You can also swap out the sirloin cap (aka picanha) cut for flank or skirt steak.
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Steak

Hanger Steak Salad

With Tomatillo Salsa

Servings 6

Cook Time 75 Minutes

Ingredients

  • Four 1.5″-thick prime or upper 1/3 choice sirloin cap steaks, about 1/2 pound each (also referred to as “picanha” and “coulotte”)
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 limes (zest one, then cut each into eight wedges)
  • 1½ cups roasted tomatillo salsa
  • 18 flour tortillas
  • 12 ounces Oaxaca cheese (pull the whole ball into shreds)
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup Mexican crema
  • Hot sauce, to taste

Everybody loves tacos, but we love these because they are stuffed with juicy, tender steak that will make you feel like you ordered tacos at a high-end steakhouse.

Combine salt, lime zest, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cumin and pepper. Rub to coat the steaks and marinate 1-4 hours in the fridge. Remove the steaks and set them out at room temp for 45-60 minutes before cooking.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat a cast iron skillet on high until it smokes. Place the steaks in the pan (cook in two batches if needed to avoid crowding and steaming). Sear all four sides of each steak 1-2 minutes or until a crust forms. Place steaks on the baking sheet with a cooling rack insert (an insert will protect the seared crust on the bottom side and allow for even cooking). Allow to sit for 5-7 minutes, then place in the oven. Remove the steaks when they reach an internal temp of 130°F. Allow to rest for ten minutes while you get the tortillas ready.

Grill the tortillas on both sides. You can do this on a grill over direct heat, directly over a gas flame on a stove or in a skillet. After the tortillas are grilled, wrap them in a barely damp kitchen towel, place them on a plate and put them in the oven to keep them warm.

Slice the steak very thinly, cutting across the short side of the steak. Top with tomatillo salsa, cheese, crema, cilantro, lime and a dash of hot sauce. Start with just enough slices for a first serving all around, so the steak will still be warm when people come back for seconds and thirds.

Technique tips: Sear the steaks on a hot cast iron skillet, let them rest, then finish in a low-temperature oven for a great crust and edge-to-edge pink.

 

Swap options: These also make amazing quesadillas or sopes. You can also swap out the sirloin cap (aka picanha) cut for flank or skirt steak.

 

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Southwestern Hanger Steak Salad with Grilled Corn

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Beef, Mexican, Salads, Steak
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

For the steak

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound USDA prime hanger steak trimmed

For the dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • Black pepper for seasoning

For the salad

  • 2 ears sweet corn
  • 1 large pepper sliced
  • 1 large onion sliced into rings
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • Green leaf lettuce
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3-4 tablespoons crumbled Cotija cheese

Instructions

  • If you want the robust flavor of a great steak but don’t want all the heavy sides that usually accompany it, this Southwestern-inspired salad invites the garden to the party for a light, yet meaty, dish.
  • Swap option: If you hate cilantro and think it tastes like soap, swap it out for fresh parsley!
  • For the steak: Set up a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high direct heat. In a small bowl, mix all the spices together. Then rub the mixture liberally on hanger steak. Let sit and come to room temperature. Place the steak on the grill and sear on all sides, approximately 1½-2 minutes a side (all four sides), steak should be at 130°F for medium rare. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  • For the dressing: Place all salad dressing ingredients into blender or mixer then pour in olive oil slowly to incorporate all ingredients evenly. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Rub corn, peppers and onion with olive oil and salt. When grill is ready, place veggies on the grill and char on all sides (being careful not to burn them, just grill marks). Remove and let cool.
  • Chop grilled veggies and place in a serving bowl with the lettuce, avocado and tomatoes. Slice steak against the grain and place on top of salad. Drizzle dressing over top. Sprinkle cheese over the salad and serve.
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Steak

Reverse-Seared Strip Steak

With Tomatillo Salsa

Servings 6

Cook Time 75 Minutes

Ingredients

  • Four 1.5″-thick prime or upper 1/3 choice sirloin cap steaks, about 1/2 pound each (also referred to as “picanha” and “coulotte”)
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 limes (zest one, then cut each into eight wedges)
  • 1½ cups roasted tomatillo salsa
  • 18 flour tortillas
  • 12 ounces Oaxaca cheese (pull the whole ball into shreds)
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup Mexican crema
  • Hot sauce, to taste

Everybody loves tacos, but we love these because they are stuffed with juicy, tender steak that will make you feel like you ordered tacos at a high-end steakhouse.

Combine salt, lime zest, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cumin and pepper. Rub to coat the steaks and marinate 1-4 hours in the fridge. Remove the steaks and set them out at room temp for 45-60 minutes before cooking.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat a cast iron skillet on high until it smokes. Place the steaks in the pan (cook in two batches if needed to avoid crowding and steaming). Sear all four sides of each steak 1-2 minutes or until a crust forms. Place steaks on the baking sheet with a cooling rack insert (an insert will protect the seared crust on the bottom side and allow for even cooking). Allow to sit for 5-7 minutes, then place in the oven. Remove the steaks when they reach an internal temp of 130°F. Allow to rest for ten minutes while you get the tortillas ready.

Grill the tortillas on both sides. You can do this on a grill over direct heat, directly over a gas flame on a stove or in a skillet. After the tortillas are grilled, wrap them in a barely damp kitchen towel, place them on a plate and put them in the oven to keep them warm.

Slice the steak very thinly, cutting across the short side of the steak. Top with tomatillo salsa, cheese, crema, cilantro, lime and a dash of hot sauce. Start with just enough slices for a first serving all around, so the steak will still be warm when people come back for seconds and thirds.

Technique tips: Sear the steaks on a hot cast iron skillet, let them rest, then finish in a low-temperature oven for a great crust and edge-to-edge pink.

 

Swap options: These also make amazing quesadillas or sopes. You can also swap out the sirloin cap (aka picanha) cut for flank or skirt steak.

 

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Steak Reverse-Seared Strip Steak With Garlic, Butter and Rosemary

Author Mark & Fey
Course Dinner
Keyword Beef, Steak
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Two 1 ½-pound prime boneless New York strip steaks
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil such as sunflower or vegetable
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Remove steaks from the fridge 1-2 hours prior to cooking. Allow them to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 300°F with the rack in the middle of the oven. You could also use a grill or pellet smoker for this step (set for indirect heat at 300°F).
  • On a sheet tray with a cooling rack, salt and pepper the steaks 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  • Place the meat into the oven and cook until the internal temperature in the middle of the steak is 120 degrees. This can range from 8-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steak and your oven. Cook to temperature, not time. Remove the steaks and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  • Place a heavy bottom pan over high heat. When it smokes, add 1 teaspoon of the oil and brush it around the bottom of the pan with a basting brush. Add the steaks, as far apart from each other as you can. Sear each side for 1-2 minutes to get the perfect golden-brown color. Remove the steaks and set aside.
  • Turn the heat off and let the pan cool down for a few moments. Bruise the rosemary with the back of a knife. Then add it to the pan along with the butter and garlic. Once the butter is melted, add the steaks back in. Using a spoon or small ladle, baste the steak with the butter. Do this for a few minutes until the garlic and rosemary become really fragrant.
  • Remove the steak and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and arrange on a platter for serving. Spoon some of the remaining butter over the steak. Finish with a light sprinkle of flaky finishing salt.