Sweet And Spicy Skirt Steak With Mango Salsa Food

SWEET-AND-SPICY STEAK

Steps:

• Rub four 8-ounce filets mignons with Pepper-Ancho Rub on one side; drizzle with vegetable oil. Grill rub-side down over high heat, about 4 minutes; flip, reduce the heat to medium or move the steaks to a cooler spot and grill 4 more minutes (for medium-rare), brushing often with Mint Glaze (recipe below). Top with more glaze.
• Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk the mustard, honey, horseradish and mint in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set aside a few tablespoons for the finished steaks.

SWEET & SPICY MANGO PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Peel and cut mango into cubes, discard seed.
• Dice pineapple, saved juice.
• All other ingredients can be diced in the food processor. Careful not to over "pulse" to too fine a texture.
• Combine all ingredients and let sit for one hour or more before serving.
• Serve with tortilla chips.
• Notes:.
• Use more or less of your favorite ingredients.
• Sometimes the jalapenos are not very spicy, feel free to add hot sauce (Tobasco) to spice it up if desired.

MAIN CHALLENGE: SKIRT STEAK TOSTADA WITH BLACK BEANS AND MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For the steak: In a large shallow bowl or baking dish whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, onion, habanero, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the skirt steak, cover and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably several hours.
• For the beans: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• For the tostadas: Heat about 3 inches of oil in a large pot to about 350 degrees F. Carefully slide 1 tortilla into the oil and fry until crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium-high. Remove the skirt steak from the bowl or baking dish and discard the marinade. Place the steak on the grill and grill about 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare to medium. Remove from grill to a cutting board and let rest for about 5 minutes. Slice into thin pieces at a diagonal.
• To serve: Place fried tortillas on a large platter or individual plates. Spoon some of the black bean mixture in the middle of the tortillas. Top with steak slices and the Mango Salsa. Garnish with sour cream and your choice of grated cheese, if desired.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients and set aside for 10 to 20 minutes for the flavors to marry.

SKIRT STEAK WITH MANGO SALSA AND ROMAINE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat a grill to high.
• 2. Crush garlic clove, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mash into a coarse paste using flat side of a large knife. Mix garlic paste together with mango, scallions, habanero, lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and cilantro. Set aside.
• 3. Pat steak dry and trim and if needed, cut in half to fit grill. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, allspice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl and rub on both sides of steak. Grill until slightly charred, crisp, and medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice meat into about 3-inch long sections; thinly slice each section.
• 4. Place sliced steak on a serving platter with salsa, romaine leaves, and cucumber slices.