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