Steak With Cascabel Chile And Lime Food

GRILLED CHILI STEAK WITH GARLIC-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix chili powder, cumin, chipotle powder, pepper, and cayenne for rub together in a small bowl.
• Place steaks on a large plate. Sprinkle kosher salt generously on both sides, then sprinkle rub over the salt.
• Twist 3 pieces of foil into 1/2-inch diameter rolls and place them under the steaks to act as a rack and lift the steaks up from the plate. Pop steaks into the fridge and leave uncovered to dry-brine for 3 to 12 hours.
• Meanwhile, place garlic and salt for garlic-lime butter in a mortar. Grind to a paste with a pestle. Add butter and lime zest and stir with a small spoon to combine. Set aside.
• Preheat a charcoal grill for high heat. Remove steaks from the refrigerator and brush with vegetable oil on both sides.
• Place steaks on the preheated grill and cook until firm and reddish-pink and juicy in the center and meat gently springs back to the touch, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare.
• Remove from the grill and top with garlic-lime butter.

CHILI-LIME FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Grate the zest of 1 lime; cut the lime in half. Combine zest with the chili powder, brown sugar, thyme, cumin, chipotle powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Squeeze the zested lime over the steak and use the lime halves to rub the juice into the meat. Rub the spice mixture on both sides of the steak. Let stand at room temperature, 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium high. Brush the grates with vegetable oil. Grill the steak until well browned, about 8 minutes. Flip and grill until a thermometer inserted sideways into the center registers 130 degrees F to 140 degrees F, 5 to 7 more minutes for medium rare (the thinner edges of the steak will be cooked to medium).
• Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Season with salt and thinly slice against the grain. Serve with lime wedges.

HANGER STEAK TACOS WITH CILANTRO-LIME CREMA AND CHARRED LIMES

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the steaks with the chile flakes and some salt and pepper and coat with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. When the skillet starts to smoke, add the steaks, raise the heat slightly and cook, rotating the steaks every 2 to 3 minutes to make sure they have an even char on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes total. Set the steaks aside, uncovered, to rest. This allows all the juices to redistribute into the steak.
• Wipe out the skillet and set it over medium-high heat. Add 2 of the lime halves to the skillet cut-side down and cook until heavily charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside for serving.
• Combine 1 bunch of the cilantro, the juice of the remaining lime halves, some salt and pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor and process until a paste forms.
• Add the sour cream to a medium bowl and grate in the garlic with a rasp grater. Gently fold in the cilantro paste. Set aside.
• Over an open flame, heat the tortillas 3 at a time for 20 to 30 seconds on each side.
• Slice the steak against the grain. Spread the sour cream mixture on a wide platter and arrange the sliced steak on top. Garnish with the grilled lime halves and remaining cilantro and sprinkle with the chile-lime seasoning if using. Serve with the tortillas.

STEAKS IN GARLIC LIME MARINADE (PALOMILLA)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except for the steaks in a food processor or blender. Process until the mixture is a smooth liquid paste.
• On a plate or in a zip top bag, combine 1/2 of the marinade with the steaks, making sure the meat is well coated. Let sit in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour. Reserve the remaining marinade.
• Grill the steaks over high heat, 2-3 minutes per side, basting if desired with the remaining marinade.
• Remove to a serving dish, brush with any remaining marinade, and serve.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CASCABEL CHILE AIOLI MARINADE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Place roasting pan on stove and heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Pat tenderloin with paper towels.
• Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
• Place in roasting pan with oil and roast in oven (or in a hot, covered grill).
• While meat cooks, toast Cascabel chile in a small skillet over high heat,.
• turning pieces once, until blistered and fragrant. I recommend using a Cascabel chili as it has a tangy medium hot flavor.
• Let cool until brittle.
• Using a mortar and pestle, pound chile into a powder.
• Mix powder in medium bowl with remaining ingredients to create the aioli.
• Remove meat from oven or grill after 25 to 30 minutes, or when internal temperature is in the 130 to 150 degree range. Because you are using such a hot oven, you may want to check the internal temperature of the meat as the 25 minute mark approaches to make sure you don't overcook it.
• Let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
• Slice and serve with aioli on the side.

STEAK WITH CASCABEL CHILE AND LIME

Steps:

• 1. Pull firmly, but gradually, on the chile stems to release the seed pod and stems. Shake out remaining seeds. In a small dry skillet over medium heat toast the chiles, pressing with a spatula and turning, until aromatic and slightly softened, 10 to 15 seconds. Put the chiles in a bowl and barely cover with hot water. Cover the bowl and soak the chiles about 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in the same skillet and cook the onion and garlic over medium-low heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Taste the chile-soaking water, and if it's not bitter, save it for the sauce. Lift the chiles from the water and add them to the blender. Add 3 tablespoons chile water and 2 tablespoons tap water (or 5 tablespoons water). Purée smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender. 3. Scrape the paste into a fine-mesh strainer placed over a bowl. Press with the back of a wooden spoon to release the pulp. Stir 1/4 teaspoon of the salt into the paste. 4. Put the remaining oil on a plate and coat the steaks, 1 at a time, on both sides with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lay 2 of the steaks in the hot pan. Spread about 1 teaspoon of chile paste on top of each steak. Cook until the steaks are browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Turn the meat and spread 1 teaspoon of chile paste on the cooked side. Cook until the steaks are done to your taste, about 3 more minutes for medium rare. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Wipe pan. Repeat with the remaining 2 steaks. Serve hot with lime wedges.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CARNE ADOBADA (CHILE-MARINATED STEAK)

Steps:

• Place the dried guajillo chiles in a small bowl and add enough hot water to cover; soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain, stem and seed the chiles. Using a blender or a food processor, puree the guajillos, chipotle, onion, garlic, cumin, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. If needed, add another tablespoon of water to help the mixture blend.
• Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt, then sprinkle and pat on the dried oregano to both sides as well. Place in a large bowl, dish or resealable plastic bag, pour the chile marinade over the top and turn to coat both sides. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate, covered if needed, for up to 12 hours.
• In a small bowl, combine the roasted red peppers and shallots with the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season to taste with salt, add the cilantro and stir to combine. Set aside.
• In a large heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Scrape any excess marinade off the steak and discard the marinade. Place the steak in the hot oil and cook until seared and deep golden brown on the contact side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until seared and golden brown on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. Cook for 1 additional minute on each side for thicker or larger cuts of steak or for medium doneness. You also can grill the steak on a hot charcoal or gas grill, turning once, until seared, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain. Serve topped with the roasted pepper-shallot relish, alongside steamed rice or warm tortillas.