South American Style Steak Recipes

SOUTH AMERICAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Squeeze juice from 1 orange and pour into a food processor or blender.
• Add garlic, cilantro, chiles and their sauce, oil, vinegar, cumin, coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Whirl until finely pureed.
• Place steak in a 1-gallon zip-lock plastic bag.
• Pour cilantro-chipotle mixture over steak and seal bag.
• Chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
• Lift steak from marinade (discard marinade) and lay on an oiled barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or medium-high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 3 to 4 seconds); close lid on gas grill.
• Cook steak, turning every 4 to 5 minutes, until browned on both sides and done to your liking in center of thickest part (cut to test), about 12 minutes total for medium-rare.
• Transfer steak to a rimmed board or a platter. Let rest 3 to 5 minutes.
• Thinly slice meat across the grain.
• Also slice remaining orange.
• Serve steak with orange slices to squeeze over servings, and add salt to taste.

SOUTH AMERICAN-STYLE STEAK

Steps:

• Place steaks in shallow baking dish.
• Pour orange, lemon and lime juices over steaks.
• Add garlic and turn steaks to coat.
• Marinate steaks, covered, for 4 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet (I use cast iron) over high heat until almost smoking.
• Season with salt& pepper, and cayenne.
• Fry steaks until brown on both sides, turning once, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer to plates and serve.
• You can grill if you prefer.

SOUTH SEAS GRILLED STEAKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients; mix well. Cook over low heat until preserves are melted, stirring frequently.
• Rub both sides of each steak with jerk seasoning.
• When grill is heated, place steaks on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 12 to 18 minutes or until of desired doneness, turning once or twice and brushing with glaze during last 2 minutes of cooking time.
• Bring any remaining glaze to a boil. Serve warm glaze with steaks.

SOUTHWEST STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients; spread over both sides of steaks. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Grill steaks, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Let steaks stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain.

SOUTH AMERICAN MARINATED CEDAR-PLANKED STEAK

Steps:

• Immerse plank in water, placing a weight on top of plank to keep it submerged. Soak at least 4 hours or overnight. Meanwhile, mix dressing, onions, parsley, cilantro, garlic and red pepper. Remove 1/2 cup of the dressing mixture; set aside for later use. Pour remaining dressing mixture into large resealable plastic bag; add steak. Seal bag; turn over several times to evenly coat steak with the dressing mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to marinate.
• Preheat grill to high heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Grill steak 3 minutes on each side; remove from grill. Remove plank from water; brush top with oil. Top with steak. Place on grate of grill; cover with lid. Reduce grill to medium heat.
• Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until medium doneness (160 degrees F). Remove steak from grill; discard plank. Cover steak loosely with foil; let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak into thin slices. Spoon reserved dressing mixture over steak.