Rio Grande Rub Steaks With Cracked Corn and Cheese

Name: Rio Grande Rub Steaks With Cracked Corn and Cheese Squares &
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (8 -10 ounce) sirloin strip steaks, 1-inch thick; 1 ½ tablespoons a palmful ground ancho chilies or 1 ½ tablespoons dark chili powder; 1 ½ tablespoons a palmful ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 large red onion, cut into 4 thick slices; extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, to coat; salt; pepper; 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix, mixed to package directions; softened butter, to grease baking dish; 13 lb monterey jack cheese or 13 lb monterey jack pepper cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice; ½ cup frozen corn kernels; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; 2 ripe avocados; 3 vine-ripe tomatoes; 12 sweet onion, sliced; about 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 limes; coarse salt; extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

4 (8 -10 ounce) sirloin strip steaks, 1-inch thick
1 ½ tablespoons a palmful ground ancho chilies or 1 ½ tablespoons dark chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons a palmful ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 large red onion, cut into 4 thick slices
extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, to coat
salt
pepper
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix, mixed to package directions
softened butter, to grease baking dish
13 lb monterey jack cheese or 13 lb monterey jack pepper cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice
½ cup frozen corn kernels
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 ripe avocados
3 vine-ripe tomatoes
12 sweet onion, sliced
about 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 limes
coarse salt
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1
RIO GRANDE RUB STEAKS:.
2
Let steaks rest from refrigerator for a few minutes to take the chill off.
3
Preheat grill pan or indoor electric grill to high heat.
4
Combine spice rub ingredients: Ancho chile, cumin, coriander, and cayenne.
5
Rub spice blend into steaks.
6
Coat sliced red onion with a drizzle of oil.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Grill steaks and onion slices 5 minutes on each side.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Let meat stand 5 minutes for juices to redistribute.
11
Season steaks with salt.
12
Top with separated rings of red onions.
13
Serve with hot Cracked Cornbread and Cheese Squares and Mexican Salad.
14
CRACKED CORN AND CHEESE SQUARES:.
15
Preheat oven to 400F Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
16
Stir cheese, corn, and scallions into packaged mixed corn muffin batter.
17
Pour batter into baking dish and bake at 400F until golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
18
MEXICAN SALAD:.
19
Cut avocados in half, working around the pit.
20
Separate the 2 halves.
21
Remove the pit and scoop out avocado flesp with a spoon.
22
Wedge avocados in a pile in the center of a large plater.
23
Seed the wedge tomatoes and arrange around the avocados.
24
Spread slices onion over platter.
25
Sprinkle platter with cilantro.
26
Squeeze the juice of 2 limes evenly over vegetables.
27
Season with coarse salt, drizzle platter with oil and serve.

6424

kcal

Calories

506

Fat

Carbs

402

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (8 -10 ounce) sirloin strip steaks, 1-inch thick, 1 ½ tablespoons a palmful ground ancho chilies or 1 ½ tablespoons dark chili powder, 1 ½ tablespoons a palmful ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Rio Grande Rub Steaks With Cracked Corn and Cheese Squares & falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Rio Grande Rub Steaks With Cracked Corn and Cheese Squares &

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