Grilled Chipolte Flank Steak Tex Mex Salad Food

TEX-MEX GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Pour all 8 packets of sazon seasoning into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add beer, seal, and shake until sazon seasoning is dissolved. Add flank steak and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove steak from the bag and discard marinade.
• Grill steak on the hot grill for about 6 minutes on each side for medium or until desired doneness. Remove steak from gill and let rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain.

TEX-MEX FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except steak and heat in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar melts and flavors are combined.
• Marinate meat in the sauce for 4-5 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
• Remove meat from the marinade, heat and use as a baste or sauce if you like, and sear meat quickly over high heat, about 1 minute per side, and then lower heat to medium-low and continue cooking about another 5 minutes per side until done to your liking.
• Slice meat on a diagonal against the grain into thin slices.

TEX-MEX FLANK STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup broth and dried chilis to boil in heavy small saucepan. Cover and let stand 20 minutes. Stem and seed chilies. Rinse. Strain cooking liquid. Transfer chilis, garlic and cumin to blender. Blend until smooth. Remove 1/3 cup puree and reserve. Spread remaining puree over both sides of beef. Season with salt. Place in shallow baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Simmer remaining 1/4 cup broth, onion, fresh chilis and bell pepper in heavy medium skillet until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover vegetables and chill.)
• Preheat broiler. Transfer beef to baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes, turn and broil 3 minutes. Let beef stand 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices. Add any accumulated juices and 1/3 cup salsa to reserved puree.
• For each plate, layer in order: lettuce, salsa, bell pepper mixture, corn, beef, chopped tomato, fresh cilantro, cheese and reserved puree. Garnish with tortilla chips and serve.

TEX MEX SALAD

Steps:

• To make black bean and corn relish. Combine black beans, corn, red onion and red bell pepper. Pour over vinegar, squeeze the juice of 1/2 of a lime, season with salt and pepper and allow to sit for a half an hour or up to one day.
• For the salad dressing. Combine sour cream, salsa, the juice of half a lime, chile powder, cumin and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Every salsa is a little different so you may need to add more salsa or add more sour cream to reach the desired consistency for your dressing. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• For the main salad. Chop up romaine lettuce. Add avocado, black bean and corn relish, cheese and cilantro. Pour over dressing and toss to combine. Garnish the top with more shredded cheese and cilantro. Serve with cut up slices of lime and tortilla chips.

GRILLED MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH LIME-CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• To make meat: Carefully trim steak of any fat.
• Mix together chipotle, garlic, cilantro, oil, wine and soy sauce; pour over steak. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. I always marinate overnight for the best flavor. To make sauce: In food processor, briefly blend honey, chipotle, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic, cumin, allspice, cilantro and salt. Set aside. Correct seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Prepare grill and hot coals according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove steak from marinade and discard marinade. Pat steak dry and grill over hot coals to desired doneness, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steak rest 3 minutes before slicing.
• To serve, slice meat thinly across grain on angle and arrange on warm plates with grilled sweet onions and peppers. Drizzle sauce over or serve on side.
• NOTES : This is a great outdoor dish because it doesn't involve any stove-top or oven cooking. Any leftover meat and sauce can be turned into a filling for tacos or burritos.

GRILLED LIME-MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE-HONEY SAUCE

Steps:

• TO MARINATE STEAK: Place the steak in a large dish or baking pan.
• Mix together the chipotle, garlic, cilantro, vegetable oil, and lime juice in a bowl and pour over the steak.
• Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours (do not marinate longer), turning occasionally.
• Prepare the grill.
• FOR SAUCE: Combine the chipotles, honey, peanut oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic, and cumin in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
• Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• TO PREPARE STEAK: Remove the steak and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill over high heat for about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, 7 minutes on each side for medium, or to the desired doneness.
• Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 4 minutes.
• With a sharp knife, thinly slice the steak across the grain and at a sharp angle.
• TO SERVE: Serve the steak on top of a slice of the French bread and accompany each serving with several tablespoons of the sauce.

GRILLED CHIPOLTE FLANK STEAK & TEX MEX SALAD

Steps:

• Chipotle Rub In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients and blend to a smooth paste. Spread the chopotle rub evenly over flank steak and let stand a room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to meidium high and oil the grill. Place the steak over direct heat of the grill for 2 minutes per side. Move to indirect heat and close the lid of the grill. Continue for 8 to 10 minutes more or until desired doneness is achieved. Salad Dressing In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Salad In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onion, jicama, tomatoes, and corn. Arrange the salad on chilled salad plates and place slices fo the beef and tortilla strips over the top. Serve with dressing.