Mexican Spice Rubbed Rib Eyes With Lime Butter Food

GIANT CHIPOTLE-RUBBED STEAKS WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Build a fire in your grill; if using a gas grill, turn both burners to high.
• Put all spice paste ingredients in a food processor and purée. Rub steaks all over with paste (it will be rather thick) and set aside.
• Combine ingredients for cilantro-lime butter in a small bowl and mash with a spoon until well mixed and an even consistency.
• When all coals are covered with gray ash and fire is medium hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for 3 to 4 seconds), put steaks on grill directly over coals and cook until well seared, about 7 minutes. Turn and cook another 7 to 10 minutes for medium rare. Remove from heat, top each steak with a couple tablespoons of butter, and serve.

MEXICAN SPICE-RUBBED RIB EYES WITH LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, lime zest, lime juice and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, combine the paprika, cumin and chipotle powder with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Rub the mixture all over the steaks.
• Oil the grate and grill the steaks over moderately high heat, turning once, until slightly charred and medium-rare, about 12 minutes. Transfer the steaks to plates and top with the lime butter. Let the steaks stand for 3 to 4 minutes before serving.

SPICE-RUBBED RIB-EYE KABOBS WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• To make the rub: In a large bowl, mix the spice ingredients first 5 ingredients salt thru chili powder.
• Cut the rib-eye steaks into 1-inch chunks, removing and discarding any large pieces of fat.
• Add the chunks of steak to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the spices. Add just enough oil to lightly coat the chunks of meat.
• Mix well.
• Thread the chucks on skewers, leaving a little room between each chunk.
• Set aside at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes while you make the sauce.
• In a food processor, finely chop the basil, parsley, anchovy fillets, and garlic.
• Add the remaining sauce ingredients and let the machine run until you a have a fine puree, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
• Grill the skewers over Direct High heat until cooked to desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare, turning once or twice.
• Serve warm with a little sauce spooned over the top.