Cajun Jelly Roll Steak Food

CAJUN T-BONE STEAK

Steps:

• Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Place the steak on a rack set over a baking sheet. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly on both sides of the steak (use all of the spice mixture). Let the steak sit on the rack at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high. Lightly brush with the oil.
• Place the steak on the grill, then cook until dark marks form on the underside and the steak releases easily from the grill, about 6 minutes. Flip the steak and continue cooking until a thermometer inserted in the center (avoiding bone) registers 125 degrees F for medium-rare, 5 to 7 more minutes. Remove to a cutting board and let the steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

CAJUN T-BONE STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Place the steaks on a rack set on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly on both sides of the steaks (use all of the spice mixture). Let the steaks sit on the rack at room temperature for 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Lightly oil the grates. Place the steaks on the grill, cover and cook until dark grill marks form on the underside and the steaks release easily from the grill, about 6 minutes. Flip the steaks and continue cooking until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 125˚ for medium rare, 5 to 7 more minutes. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

PUERTO RICAN-STYLE STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• For the rice: Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the turmeric and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and stir to coat. Add 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook until all of the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mayonnaise and garlic. Adjust the seasoning with salt and let cool completely. Set aside.
• Prepare a grill for direct and indirect heat: For gas grills (with 3 or more burners), turn all the burners to medium-high heat; after about 15 minutes, turn off one of the side burners and turn the remaining burners down to medium. For charcoal grills, bank one chimney starter-full of lit and ashed-over charcoal briquettes to one side of the grill. Set up a drip pan on the other side to avoid flare-ups. (Be sure to consult the grill manufacturer's guide for best results.) If your grill has a thermometer, aim to keep the temperature at about 350 degrees F throughout grilling.
• For the peppers and plantains: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium flameproof skillet over the direct-heat side of the grill until hot and shimmering. Add the peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes; set aside. Add the plantain halves cut-side down and cook, flipping once, until golden and caramelized, about 5 minutes per side. Let cool, then cut one of the plantain pieces in half lengthwise to make 3 strips total. Set aside.
• For the beans: Put the beans and 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and squish the beans with your hands until broken down enough to hold together but not completely a paste. Set aside.
• For the flank steak: Set the flank steak on a cutting board with a short end facing you. Starting at one long side, slice the steak in half horizontally, leaving 2 inches at the opposite long side uncut so the pieces stay together. Open up the steak like a book so you have 1 big piece. Pound the steak with a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle both sides of the steak with the roasted garlic and herb seasoning.
• Position the steak vertically in front of you so the short ends are at the top and bottom of the cutting board. Pat the rice into an even layer all over the steak. Starting a third of the way in from the left side of the steak, lay down one plantain strip vertically on the steak. Moving right, line up 4 scallions next to it, followed by a third of the peppers and a third of the beans. Repeat 2 more times with the remaining ingredients, starting with a plantain strip and ending with the beans. Starting at one of the long ends, roll the steak around the filling like a jelly roll. Tie closed at 1-inch intervals around the circumference with kitchen twine. Tie 1 more piece of twine lengthwise around the meat to secure it. Coat the meat evenly with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
• Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the steak on the direct-heat side of the grill to brown all 4 sides, about 10 minutes total. Move the steak to the indirect-heat side of the grill, cover the grill and cook, turning occasionally and basting with the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling; cook, testing the temperature frequently, until the very center registers 115 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer for a steak that is well done on the outside and medium rare in the center, about 30 minutes more. Transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest for 15 minutes.
• Untie the steak and slice on a slight bias into 6 thick slices. Serve with more barbecue sauce on the side.

ROPA VIEJA ROULADE

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor grill for direct and indirect grilling. (If your grill has a thermometer, aim to keep the temperature at about 350 degrees F throughout grilling.) Cook the poblano and bell peppers on the grill, turning occasionally, until completely charred on the outside, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover with a plate to steam for about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grill the onions until golden and soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Peel the poblano and bell peppers and remove and discard the stems and skins. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch strips and set aside. (Keep the poblano strips separate from bell pepper strips.)
• Set the steak on a cutting board. Using a long thin knife and starting at the thin, narrow end of the steak, slice it in half horizontally leaving 2 inches of the meat uncut at the wide end of the steak so the pieces stay attached. Open it up like a book so you have one long piece. Pound the steak with a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
• Arrange the steak flat on a work surface with a long side facing you. Combine the cilantro, tomato paste, oil, cumin, oregano, scallions and 2 teaspoons salt in a bowl. Spread the paste all over the top of the steak. Working in three batches, arrange vertical stripes of the poblanos, bell peppers, onions, and olives on the steak until the steak is covered, leaving 2 inches empty at each end.
• Roll up the steak like a jelly roll, starting at one of the short ends. Tie the steak closed around the circumference with butcher's twine at 2-inch intervals. Tie one more piece of twine lengthwise around the steak.
• Put the steak on the direct heat side of the grill and cook, turning, to brown all 4 sides, about 2 minutes per side. Move the steak to the indirect heat side of the grill, cover and cook, turning occasionally, until the center of the steak registers 115 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 25 to 30 minutes for a steak that is well-done on the outside and medium-rare in the center. (Test frequently; the time will vary based on the temperature of your grill.) Let the steak rest about 10 minutes.
• Untie the steak and cut it into 6 thick slices.

CAJUN JELLY ROLL STEAK

Steps:

• rinse steak.
• rub 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes all over steak and set aside.
• mix remaining ingredients with ground meat.
• lay steak out flat on cookie sheet.
• spread the seasoned ground meat over the steak.
• roll up steak (jelly roll style).
• tie each end and middle with string.
• wrap in foil.
• bake on cookie sheet.
• 375 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• unwrap for the last 15 minutes to brown turn after first 7 minutes to brown other side.
• remove and let stand for 5 minutes.
• slice and serve.
• can serve with cream potatoes on the side with gravy.

CAJUN EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• Dice the sausage to about the same size as the corn.
• Cook sausage in a skillet over low heat.
• After about 3-4 minutes, add onion and garlic.
• Simmer together for about 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir all ingredients together in large bowl.
• To form egg rolls: Place the wrapper on a flat surface with one corner pointed toward you.
• Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water.
• Place three Tbsp of the mixture in the center of the wrapper.
• Fold the corner pointing towards you over the mixture, and press it tight.
• Fold the right and left corners over the mixture and adhere them to the first fold.
• Roll the package over itself to seal the last flap, like and envelope.
• Make sure to seal it well.
• Heat oil to 400, fry egg rolls in small batches until crisp and heated through.
• Serve with Remoulade Dipping Sauce (see my other recipes).

CAJUN HAMBURGER STEAK

Steps:

• Sauté onions and bell pepper until wilted.
• Add green onions and saute a few more minutes.
• Add this to the meat mixture along with other seasonings and mix well.
• Form the steaks, and broil on each side until brown.
• Move the pan to the oven and add about 1/2 cup of water to the pan and cover with foil.
• Continue to cook at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes then use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature; it should be: no less than 160°F (medium) and 170°F (well done).
• Add more water if needed and brush a little water over the steaks.
• Continue to cook until desired temperature is achieved.
• Lower fire to 250°F, check and add water if needed and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven, brush with water, and/or sauce and leave covered for about 10 minutes.
• On the side sauté some onions, bell pepper and mushrooms.
• Add seasoning and a little instant roux to make a sauce.
• You can also make a roasted pepper sauce.
• Pour sauce and some veggies on top of the steak, or just put them on the side.

CAJUN RIB-EYE STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine oil, sliced onion, garlic powder and 1 tablespoon black pepper in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
• Add steaks to marinade, turning to coat.
• Spoon half of sliced onion evenly over steaks.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
• Remove steaks from marinade.
• Combine paprika, cayenne, salt, white pepper and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in small bowl.
• Sprinkle each side of each steak with 1 teaspoon spice mixture.
• Grill or broil steaks until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Cut each steak in half.
• Divide steaks among plates; serve.