Southwest Flat Iron Steak Food

SOUTHWESTERN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Place the steak in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Pour the marinade mixture over the steak. Seal the bag securely, and place it in a large bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, turning occasionally.
• Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Spread the spinach over the steak to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with the red peppers and onions.
• Combine the chiles, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Spread the chile mixture over the pepper and onion layer. Sprinkle with cheese. Roll the steak, starting at the short side. Secure with a heavy string at 2 inch intervals. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN FLAT IRON STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Put marinade ingredients and steak in a large zip-lock bag or container with lid and marinate in refrigerator overnight.
• Combine all the ingredients for each sauce; Pico De Gallo, Guacamole & Cilantro Cream Sauce. Do not mash the avocados in the guacamole - leave as cubes. Cover and put in refrigerator.
• To prepare the fajitas, preheat grill or broiler on high. If you have a cast iron fajita skillet, heat it in the oven for 20 minutes. Place steaks on grill or on broiler pan in oven. Grill or broil for 8 minutes. Flip and continue grilling for 6 minutes for a medium rare steak. Slice steak across the grain.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Add onions to pan and cook 1 minute, stir constantly. Add peppers to pan and sauté for 1 minute, stir constantly. Season with 1 tsp of Southwest Chipotle Seasoning. Remove pan from heat.
• Place vegetables on the heated Cast Iron Fajita Platter or on a serving plate. Place sliced Flat Iron Steaks on top of the vegetables. Serve with tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro Cream Sauce and Guacamole. Top with shredded cheese, if so desired.

FLAT IRON STEAK WITH CABERNET SAUCE

Steps:

• Take the steak out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you are ready to cook.
• In a small pot over high heat, add the broth and wine, simmer until reduced by half (about 10 minutes).
• Heat oil in cast iron skillet over medium high heat until it very hot.
• Season the steak with grill seasoning and put it in the skillet.
• Cook about 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
• Remove from pan.
• Cover with foil for 5 minutes while you finish the sauce.
• Reduce the heat under the skillet and add the shallots.
• cook until they begin to soften (about 3 minutes).
• Add the reduced broth and wine mixture and cook until thickened about 5 minutes.
• Stir in butter and cook until butter is melted and incorporated into the sauce.
• Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
• Slice the stead against the grain, arrange on a platter with the sauce on the side or pour over the steak.