Chili Rubbed Steak Bread Salad Recipes

CHILI RUBBED FLANK STEAK WITH ONION RELISH (SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Rub steak with 2 t. lime juice and 2 t. chili powder, then sprinkle with salt. Let sit while you prepare the relish.
• Combine onion, cilantro, remaining 5 t. of lime juice and 1/2 t. of chili powder.
• Broil or grill steak about 7 minutes (medium-rare) per side until desired doneness.
• Remove steak from heat and let sit at least 5 minutes (VERY IMPORTANT).
• Cut steak at an angle against the grain. Serve topped with onion relish.

CHILI-RUBBED FLANK STEAK WITH CABBAGE SALAD AND POLENTA ROUNDS

Steps:

• Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. In a large bowl, whisk vinegar and 3 teaspoons oil; add cabbage. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Set aside.
• Cut polenta crosswise into 8 equal slices. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add polenta slices and cook until golden on both sides, about 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; season with salt.
• Combine chili powder, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place steak on a broiler-proof pan. Coat both sides with remaining teaspoon oil and spice mixture. Broil (without turning) about 10 minutes for medium-rare; let rest 5 minutes. Slice thinly; serve with cabbage salad and polenta rounds.

CHILI RUBBED STEAK AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowel, combine the chili powder, brown sugar, paprika,cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Mix together. Rub on both sides of skirt steak. Place in a container and place in fridge for at least 40 minutes to overnight.
• 2. Preheat the broiler and grill pan on high. Chop bell pepper into 1/2 inch slices. Slice shallot into thin 1/4 inch rings. In an large bowel, toss with 1 TBSP olive oil and place on baking sheet. Slice ciabatta into bite sized pieces. On an separate baking sheet, toss ciabatta with 1 TBSP olive oil. Sprinkle garlic and onion powder on bread.Place in oven, with veggies on upper rack and bread on lower and cook for 15 minutes.
• 3. Reverse trays with the bread tray on top and the veggie tray below and cook for 2 more minutes. Cook the bread until it is golden brown. Cook the veggies until they are soft and slightly charred.
• 4. Meanwhile, cook steak by placing on a hot grill plan for 3 minutes per side.
• 5. Serve salad. Place romaine on bottom, then half the veggies on each plate, then the croutons, basil, Parmesan cheese and steak. Drizzle read wine vinegar over top.
• ENJOY!