Blackened Steak Recipes

GRILL MATES BLACKENED STEAK

Steps:

• Place large cast iron skillet (preferred) or other large heavy skillet (not nonstick) on high heat at least 5 minutes or until very hot. (See Test Kitchen Tips if using nonstick cookware.).
• Mix rub, paprika, thyme and red pepper in small bowl.
• Brush each side of steaks with butter or oil. Generously season with rub mixture.
• Carefully place steaks in hot skillet. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness, turning once.
• Test Kitchen Tips: To avoid the smoke generated from high temperature cooking, blacken the steaks outdoors. Preheat large cast iron or other large heavy skillet on stovetop or in oven and carefully transfer to a hot grill to cook the steaks.
• To Use Nonstick Skillet: Prepare steaks as directed above. Heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 minutes. Cook as directed above. Increase cook time as needed for desired doneness.
• To Grill: Steaks can also be cooked directly on a preheated grill. Flavor and appearance will vary from the traditional skillet method.
• Black and Blue Steak: Cut a 4-inch wide pocket in each 2 New York Strip Steaks (3/4 inch thick) being careful not to cut through back or sides of steak. Continue as directed in Steps 2 and 3. Fill pocket of each steak with about 2 tablespoons blue cheese. Press steak lightly to seal closed. Cook as directed.

BLACKENED STEAK BITES WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Season sirloin with blackened seasoning to coat on all sides.
• Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet on an outdoor grill until the oil is smoking. Cook steak bites in hot oil in small batches, reheating oil between batches, until slightly crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Stir cream cheese and evaporated milk together in a saucepan over low heat to melt the cream cheese. Whisk blue cheese crumbles, garlic powder, white pepper, and cayenne pepper into the cream cheese mixture; simmer, stirring frequently, until the blue cheese melts into a smooth sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve blue cheese sauce with the beef bites.

BLACKENED STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Rub the seasoning into the meat (if you like it spicy, add more).
• 2. Heat an outdoor grill or melt the butter in a heavy iron skillet. When the skillet is very hot, add the steaks and cook to the desired doneness.
• 3. Note: If you cook indoors, be sure to run your vent on high as the Blackened Seasoning tends to smoke a great deal.