Steak With Spicy Papaya Carrot Salsa Recipes

STEAK AND SALSA

Steps:

• Place the steaks in a single layer in a large glass or ceramic baking dish. Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over the steaks, making sure both sides are coated. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 12, or preferably 24 hours, turning every 2 or 3 hours.
• 1 1 /2 hours before serving, make the sauce: combine the tomatoes, vinegar, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, or until smooth and emulsified. Transfer to a glass or ceramic bowl, add the onion and green pepper, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit at room temperature.
• Half an hour before serving, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature.
• When ready to serve, preheat a grill or griddle pan to high heat. Shake the steaks dry and grill them for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until done to your liking. Let the steaks rest, loosely covered with foil, for 5 to 7 minutes. Carve the meat across the grain into 1 inch slices and serve with white rice and Molho Campanha.

HANGER STEAK WITH GRILLED SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the mustard, paprika, chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Place steaks on a sheet tray and sprinkle all over with the spice mixture. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and place a cast-iron pan on one side of the grill.
• Drizzle the corn, jalapenos and onion with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on grill and grill, flipping frequently, until slightly caramelized and tender, about 12 to 15 minutes total. Let cool slightly, then roughly chop the onion and jalapeno and place in a large bowl. Cut the corn from the cob into the bowl. Add the tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and a drizzle of olive oil and toss well. Season to taste with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Let sit while the steaks grill.
• Drizzle the preheated cast-iron pan with canola oil. Cook the steaks, flipping only once, for about 12 minutes total for medium-rare or until an instant read thermometer registers 120 degrees F. Allow the meat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Slice the meat against the grain to ensure tenderness, and garnish with the salsa.

STEAK WITH SPICY PAPAYA-CARROT SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Rub steaks all over with the oil and salt; season with pepper.
• Grill steaks, turning once, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to four plates. Divide avocado and sauce among servings.

STEAK WITH SPICY PAPAYA-CARROT SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a grill (or grill pan) to medium high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grate for just 4 to 5 seconds). Rub the steaks all over with the oil; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, dividing evenly, and pepper.
• Grill steaks 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to four plates. Serve with avocado and salsa.
• Bring the water, chayote, and carrots to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add vinegar, chiles, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, until chayote and carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, adding papaya after 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Process one-third of mixture in a food processor; return to saucepan, and stir to combine. Season with more salt, if desired. Salsa can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks in an airtight container; let cool completely before storing. Serve cold, at room temperature, or warm (reheat over medium).
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 343
• Saturated Fat: 3.6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.3g
• Cholesterol: 92mg
• Carbohydrates: 7.5g
• Protein: 41.8g
• Sodium: 134.5mg
• Fiber: 3.8g
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 16
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Carbohydrates: 3.7g
• Protein: .4g
• Sodium: 7.4mg
• Fiber: 1g

GRILLED STEAK AND PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Place garlic, chile, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and oil in a mini food processor and process until smooth. Place beef in a small baking dish, pour the marinade over, and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove the beef from the marinade and season it with salt and pepper. Grill meat until charred and cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, chiles, mint, vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce. Set aside. In another bowl, toss the lettuce leaves and watercress together and then arrange the mixture on a platter.
• Combine the papaya and carrots in a medium bowl. Evenly distribute the papaya mixture over the lettuce. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing. Arrange the steak on top and drizzle steak with some more dressing. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY T-BONES

Steps:

• For rub, in a small bowl combine the sage, salt, cumin, and red pepper; set aside. Peel onions; halve and very thinly slice with a mandoline or sharp knife. Place onions in a grill basket directly over medium heat. Grill about 15 minutes or until browned and crisp, rearranging and turning once. Remove onions and set aside. Meanwhile, trim fat from steaks. Sprinkle rub evenly over both sides of steaks; pat in with your hands. Place steaks on the rack of the grill directly over medium heat. Grill to desired doneness, turning once halfway through grilling (Allow 11 to 15 minutes for medium-rare doneness (145 degrees F) or 14 to 18 minutes for medium doneness (160 degrees F). Serve with grilled onions and Sweet Pepper Salsa. For Sweet Pepper Salsa: In a medium bowl combine red sweet pepper, papaya; cilantro, jicama, lime juice; habanero or jalapeno, honey (if desired); and salt. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. cook's notes Use caution when handling hot peppers. Wear disposable gloves or wash hands thoroughly after preparation.

PAPAYA-MARINATED GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the papayas, soy sauce, and garlic.
• Using the back of a fork, smash the papaya until it forms a chunky paste.
• Remove 1/2 cup of the marinade and refrigerate.
• Add the flank steak and a generous amount of salt and pepper to the remaining marinade and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Remove any excess marinade from the steak and discard. Grill each side of the steak for 5-7 minutes for medium rare. Allow to sit for 10 minutes on a cutting board, then slice against the grain into 1/2-inch slices.
• Serve with the reserved marinade.

PAPAYAS

Steps:

• Ripe papayas contain a nearly three-day supply of vitamin C and significant amounts of vitamins A and E, all powerful antioxidants. Papayas may also help improve skin and strengthen nails and hair. Ripe papaya is best known as a potent digestive aid, due to its high fiber content. Unripe, green papaya contains high levels of the digestive enzyme papain, which behaves much like those enzymes produced by the stomach's gastric juices. The fruit also contains a high amount of folate, which aids in cell production and helps prevent anemia.
• Choose slightly soft papayas with reddish-orange skin. Yellowish fruit will take several days to ripen. Depending on the variety, a papaya's flesh will appear yellow, orange, or a shade of salmon or red when ripe.
• To speed ripening, place the papaya in a paper bag with a banana, which releases the compound ethylene and hastens the process. Ripe papayas will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator.
• To serve, cut a papaya like a melon and remove the seeds, then squeeze lemon or lime juice on top. The acidity of the citrus will enhance the papaya's sweetness. The seeds, which have a slightly peppery taste, are edible as well. Sprinkle a few on a salad or use as a garnish. Unripe green papayas are delicious in Thai-and Vietnamese-style salads.
• The enzyme papain, found in green papaya, reduces the itch and irritation caused by mosquito bites. Simply rub a bite with a piece of the thinly sliced fruit.
• Do not try this remedy if you are allergic to insect venoms.)
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SPICY PAPAYA-CARROT SALSA

Steps:

• Bring 3/4 cup water, the chayote, and carrots to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add papaya, vinegar, chiles, sugar, and salt. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, until chayote and carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Process one-third of mixture in a food processor; return to saucepan, and stir to combine. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.

SPICY PAPAYA-CARROT SALSA

Steps:

• Bring the water, chayote, and carrots to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add vinegar, chiles, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, until chayote and carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, adding papaya after 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Process one-third of mixture in a food processor; return to saucepan, and stir to combine. Season with more salt, if desired. Salsa can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks in an airtight container; let cool completely before storing. Serve cold, at room temperature, or warm (reheat over medium).
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 16
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Carbohydrates: 3.7g
• Protein: .4g
• Sodium: 7.4mg
• Fiber: 1g