STEAKS WITH POBLANO RELISH

Steaks with Poblano Relish image

Spice up mealtime with these juicy beef tenderloins topped with a zippy, Southwestern-style poblano pepper and garlic relish. Billie Moss of Walnut Creek, California shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 poblano or Anaheim pepper, stem and seeds removed
1 unpeeled garlic clove
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, divided
2 beef tenderloin steaks (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon olive oil
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

Broil pepper half and garlic clove 4 in. from heat until skin on pepper blisters, about 10-12 minutes. Immediately place pepper and garlic in a bowl; cover and let stand 15-20 minutes. , Peel pepper and garlic, discarding skins; finely chop and place in a small bowl. Stir in cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon cumin and 1/8 teaspoon chili powder; set aside. , Rub steaks with oil. Combine salt, pepper and remaining cumin and chili powder; rub over steaks. In a nonstick skillet, cook steaks over medium-high heat 5-7 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. Serve with poblano relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges