Salvadoran Flat Iron Steak With Chimol Salsa And Roasted Cauliflower Recipes

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER & OLIVE SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Slice the cauliflower into two 1-inch steaks - use the middle part as it's larger, and save the rest for another time. Rub the paprika and ½ tbsp oil over the steaks and season. Put on the tray and roast for 15-20 mins until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, make the salsa. Chop the pepper, olives, parsley and capers, and put into a bowl and mix with the remaining oil and vinegar. Season to taste. When the steaks are cooked, spoon over the salsa and top with flaked almonds to serve.

PERFECT FLAT IRON STEAK

Steps:

• Place the steak inside of a large resealable bag. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, garlic, parsley, rosemary, chives, Cabernet, salt, pepper and mustard powder. Pour over the steak in the bag. Press out as much air as you can and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the steak in the hot skillet for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or to your desired degree of doneness. Discard the marinade. These steaks taste best at medium rare. Allow them to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

FLAT IRON STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice and the remaining salt and pepper. Divide spinach among 4 plates. Add tomato, avocado and radishes., Cut steak into slices; place over salad. Drizzle with dressing; if desired, sprinkle with cheese.

SALVADORAN SALSA (CHIMOL)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the radishes, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, salt and red pepper flakes. Stir in lemon juice. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving to blend the flavors.

CHIMOL (SALVADORAN RADISH SALSA)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and enjoy!

ROASTED GARLIC FLAT IRON STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Arrange garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over garlic.
• Bake garlic in preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once to prevent burning. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Place cooled garlic and 1/2 cup olive oil in a food processor; blend until mixture is a paste.
• Season steaks with salt and pepper. Rub garlic paste on both sides of each steak.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the steaks until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), about 5 minutes per side. Remove the whole pan from the heat and let stand until steaks reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), or your desired degree of doneness.