South Of The Border Steak Recipe 475

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER STEAK RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Trim fat from meat. Place in a 3-1/2 or 4 quart crockpot. In a bowl, stir together undrained tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours or on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. If using low heat setting, after allotted time, turn to HIGH and add pepper strips, pinto beans and cilantro. Cover and cook 30 minutes more. Remove meat. Cool slightly. Shred or thinly slice meat across the grain. To serve, spoon hot rice into soup bowls. Arrange meat on top of rice. Spoon bean mixture over meat. If desired, sprinkle with crumbled cheese. Serve with cut limes, cilantro and chopped avocado.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER STEAK ROLLS

Steps:

• Take the cuts of steak you have made and place between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to thin them out.
• Don't pound too thin, or meat will tear.
• In a large skillet, in the butter or olive oil, sauté the garlic, onion, chili pepper, green pepper, mushrooms and black olives over medium- heat until vegetables soften and onions become translucent.
• Add the cubed cream cheese, and stir constantly until cheese melts and mixture comes together.
• Take off the heat and cool slightly.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.
• Spoon vegetable cheese mixture down the center of each cut of steak.
• Roll up jellyroll style and secure with toothpicks.
• In a skillet, sauté steak rolls in a little oil or butter on all sides till brown over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
• In a medium bowl combine the tomato sauce, cinnamon, cumin, and cocoa powder. Pour over steak rolls in skillet.
• Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens somewhat and meat is cooked through and tender.
• Meanwhile, cook linguini according to package directions.
• Drain, and place onto a large serving platter.
• Place steak rolls over pasta, pour sauce over rolls and pasta.
• Sprinkle with the reserved shredded cheese.
• NOTE: It's best to wear plastic gloves when cutting chili peppers; avoid contact with face or eyes.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER STEAK SANDWICHES RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add steak and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until steak is no longer pink. Add picante sauce, cumin, and garlic powder. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 more minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Preheat the broiler. Place the rolls cut side up on a baking sheet and broil just until golden. Spoon meat mixture evenly over rolls and top with cheese. Broil 3 to 5 minutes, or just until cheese has melted. Cut sandwiches in half and serve with additional picante sauce, if desired.