Espresso Spiced Rubbed Steaks With Red Peppers Caramelized Onions Recipes

COFFEE-RUBBED STEAK WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, the instant coffee, cocoa powder, mustard powder, chile powder, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl; rub the mixture between your fingers until fine. Season the steak with salt, then generously rub with the coffee-spice mixture.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, sear the steak, 3 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest; reserve the juices in the skillet.
• Add the remaining 1 teaspoon brown sugar and the onion to the skillet. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and 1/4 cup water; cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the steak against the grain. Divide the steak, bell pepper, onion and the juices from the skillet among plates. Serve with lime wedges and cornbread.

CARAMELIZED RED BELL PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a hot saucepan over a medium heat, combine red peppers, onion, oil and butter; saute for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers soften.
• If desired, stir red wine into the vegetables and cook until the wine evaporates; approximately 30 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil.

STEAK WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a medium skillet melt butter over medium-low heat.
• Add onions and garlic.
• Cook, covered, for 13-15 minutes or until onions are tender.
• Add brown sugar and salt.
• Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring constantly.
• Meanwhile, cut meat into 4 serving-size pieces.
• Sprinkle pepper on both sides of each meat piece.
• Place on the unheated rack of a boiler pan.
• Broil 3 inches from the heat to desired doneness, turning once.
• (Allow 10-12 minutes for medium rare.) Stir vinegar into onions.
• Spoon onion mixture over steak.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

SPICE-RUBBED STRIP STEAKS WITH SWEET-AND-SPICY ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together the paprika, chili powder, coriander, 1 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle the steaks on both sides with the spice mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and slightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste and pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the beef broth, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
• Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
• Grill the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve topped with the onion sauce.

ESPRESSO STEAK RUB

Steps:

• Combine espresso powder, paprika, sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt. Rub on both sides of steaks. Cook as desired; season with salt. Serve with roasted broccoli or other vegetables.

ANCHO-RUBBED STEAKS WITH CLEMETINE-RED ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Mix clementines, red onion, cilantro, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and white wine vinegar in small bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine chile powder and cayenne in small bowl. Sprinkle chile mixture and salt on both sides of steaks. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steaks to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve steaks with salsa.

ESPRESSO STEAK RUB

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients until well blended. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

ESPRESSO STEAK RUB

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients with a small wire whisk. Store in an airtight jar.
• When you want to use it. oil all sides of steak with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with the steak rub and rub well into all sides of meat. Grill 5 minutes per side per inch of thickness for steak for rare. Longer for more doneness. Or brown in a skillet with oil on all sides for a roast, then bake in oven till done.

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH RED PEPPERS & ONIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients until blended; gradually whisk in oil. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., In a large bowl, toss remaining vegetables with 1/4 cup of the reserved marinade. Grill red onions and peppers, covered, over medium heat, 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill green onions 1-2 minutes on each side or until tender., Drain beef, discarding marinade in bag. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°); baste with remaining marinade during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Let steak stand 5 minutes., Chop vegetables into bite-size pieces; transfer to a large bowl. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices; add to vegetables and toss to combine.

BROILED STEAK WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place steak in large resealable plastic bag. Add 2 Tbsp. of dressing; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat steak with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Preheat broiler. Remove steak from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Place steak on rack of broiler pan. Broil, 6 inches from heat, 20 to 22 min. or until medium doneness (160ºF), turning after 12 min. Meanwhile, add remaining 2 Tbsp. dressing to large skillet along with the onions and brown sugar; stir. Cook on medium heat 18 to 20 min. or until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally.
• Let steak stand 5 min. before cutting half of the steak into thin slices. Meanwhile, stir peppers into caramelized onions; cook 8 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Place sliced steak on serving platter. Spoon vegetable mixture over sliced steak; top with the sour cream.

ESPRESSO & SPICED-RUBBED STEAKS WITH RED PEPPERS & CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• VEGETABLES: Heat heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add bacon; sauté just until crisp, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook until soft and beginning to brown, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; add garlic and sauté until onions are soft and brown, about 15 minutes. Mix in peppers. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) STEAKS: Preheat oven to 400°. Stir fennel and coriander seeds in heavy small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cool. Finely grind espresso beans and toasted spices in spice mill. Transfer to large plate. Mix in salt, pepper, ancho chile powder, and cinnamon. Press both sides of steaks into spice mixture to coat. Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and sear 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and cook steaks to desired doneness, about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Meanwhile, mix bacon into onion-pepper mixture and sauté until heated through, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer steaks to plates. Top with vegetables and serve.