Chuck Steak With Chihuahua Chile Salsa Recipes

GRILLED CHUCK STEAK

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes over low heat until tender; remove from the heat. Stir in the vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and basil., Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish; add the meat and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Lightly oil the grill rack. , Grill steak, uncovered, over medium heat until browned on each side. Move steak to indirect side of grill, using a drip pan and grill, covered, for 45-50 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting occasionally with marinade.

STEAK WITH CASCABEL CHILE AND LIME

Steps:

• 1. Pull firmly, but gradually, on the chile stems to release the seed pod and stems. Shake out remaining seeds. In a small dry skillet over medium heat toast the chiles, pressing with a spatula and turning, until aromatic and slightly softened, 10 to 15 seconds. Put the chiles in a bowl and barely cover with hot water. Cover the bowl and soak the chiles about 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in the same skillet and cook the onion and garlic over medium-low heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Taste the chile-soaking water, and if it's not bitter, save it for the sauce. Lift the chiles from the water and add them to the blender. Add 3 tablespoons chile water and 2 tablespoons tap water (or 5 tablespoons water). Purée smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender. 3. Scrape the paste into a fine-mesh strainer placed over a bowl. Press with the back of a wooden spoon to release the pulp. Stir 1/4 teaspoon of the salt into the paste. 4. Put the remaining oil on a plate and coat the steaks, 1 at a time, on both sides with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lay 2 of the steaks in the hot pan. Spread about 1 teaspoon of chile paste on top of each steak. Cook until the steaks are browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Turn the meat and spread 1 teaspoon of chile paste on the cooked side. Cook until the steaks are done to your taste, about 3 more minutes for medium rare. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Wipe pan. Repeat with the remaining 2 steaks. Serve hot with lime wedges.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CHUCK STEAK WITH CHIHUAHUA CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the chile salsa. Cover and set aside. Cover the meat with 2 pieces of plastic and pound it to an even 1/4-inch thickness with the flat side of a meat mallet or with a rolling pin. Rub with lime juice and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature while preparing the barbecue fire. 2. When the coals are hot, grill the meat, turning 2 to 3 times, until it is well done, but not dry, 12 to 15 minutes total. Cut the steaks into serving size pieces and discard bone. Serve hot with chile salsa on the side.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.