Dirty Steak Recipes

SEARED RIB EYE, SALSA VERDE, DIRTY RICE

Steps:

• For the salsa verde: First, dice the tomatoes, medium cut, then puree them in a food processor or blender. Next, add the cilantro, onions, balsamic, garlic, oil and jalapenos. Again, puree, taste, then season with salt and pepper. After seasoning, place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to merge.
• For the dirty rice: In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil and allow to warm. Next, add the onions and cook, with stirring motion, until slightly translucent. This should take 3 to 4 minutes. Next, add the cooked beans and carrots and allow to warm. Then add the tomato juice and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook until the juice has reduced to 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 minutes. Next, add the rice. Warm the rice and blend the flavors over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Once the rice has warmed and the juice has finished reducing, remove from the heat, add the celery leaves, taste and season to preference with the Cajun spice.
• For the steak: In a large saute pan over high heat, add and warm the oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the steaks on both sides with the salt and pepper, and add to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the steak and repeat the process on the second side for a final 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the pan, allow to rest and serve over the dirty rice. Finish with salsa verde.

DIRTY STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle both sides of steaks liberally with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• 2. Fill a charcoal chimney with briquets, set the chimney on the bottom grill grate, and light. When the coals are ready, dump them into the bottom of your grill. Cover half of your bottom grate with briquets.
• 3. When the briquets are white-hot, place each steak directly onto the hot coals using long-handled tongs or a fork. Leave steaks on the coals for 2 minutes. Turn them over and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes for rare (125°F on a meat thermometer). For medium-rare (135°F) to medium (140°F), leave the steaks on the coals for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove the steaks from the coals and brush off the ashes. Spread melted butter over the top and a squeeze of lemon before serving, if you desire.

DIRTY MARTINI

Steps:

• Fill a shaker with ice. Add 1 ounce olive juice and 2 ounces each gin and dry vermouth. Shake well, then strain into a martini glass. Add a dash of bitters and garnish with an olive.

DRUNK & DIRTY TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Atleast 4 hours, and up to 12 hours, before you plan to barbecue, combine the marinade ingredients.
• Place the tenderloin in a plastic bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over the meat.
• Turn the meat occasionally if needed to saturate the surface with the marinade.
• Prepare the smoker for barbecuing, bringing the temperature to 200 - 220 degrees F.
• Remove the tenderloin from the refrigerator and drain the marinade, reserving it.
• Cover the tenderloin thoroughly with the black pepper first, then with the white pepper.
• Let the tenderloin sit for 30 minutes.
• Pour half the marinade into a saucepan and refrigerate it until the tenderloin is cooked.
• If you plan to baste the meat (optional), pour the other half of the marinade into another saucepan and stir in the oil and water.
• Bring this mop mixture to a boil over high heat and boil for several minutes.
• Keep the mop warm over low heat.
• In a heavy skillet, sear the meat quickly on all sides over high heat.
• Transfer the tenderloin to the smoker and cook for 1 1/2-2 hours, mopping (basting) with the mop mixture every 20 minutes in a wood-burning pit, or as appropriate for style of smoker.
• The meat is ready when the internal temperature reachs 140-145 degrees F.
• Be careful not to overcook since tenderloin is best rare to medium-rare.
• Bring the reserved portion of the marinade to a boil, and boil for several minutes, until the marinade is reduced by one-fourth.
• Slice the tenderloin and serve topped by spoonfuls of the sauce.

DIRTY RICE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and the chopped onions; saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in the bell pepper, chili powder, ground annatto, chili flakes, cumin, and cinnamon. Saute for 2 minutes.
• Pour the rice into the saucepan and stir to coat. Add the water and 1 teaspoon salt, and bring the rice to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Simmer the rice for 25 minutes.
• When the rice is cooked, mix in tomatoes, corn, black beans, and pine nuts. Stir in salt, pepper and lime juice. When the mixture is heated through, spoon it onto plates and top with the sliced red onion and cilantro. Serve a wedge or two of lime with each plate to squeeze over the rice.

DIRTY MARTINI

Steps:

• In a mixing glass, combine vodka, dry vermouth, brine and olives. Pour into a glass over ice. Either drink on the rocks, or strain into a chilled cocktail glass.