Best Southwest Steak Recipes

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.

SOUTHWEST STEAK BITES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• In a bowl, beat together the egg and milk. In a resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, mesquite seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Dip the steak pieces in the egg mixture, then place in the plastic bag, seal, and shake to coat.
• In the hot oil, fry the coated steak pieces in small batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

SOUTHWEST STEAK

Steps:

• Season two 20-ounce boneless rib-eyes with salt and pepper and rub with Coffee Spice Rub on one side. Grill rub-side down over high heat, 4 to 5 minutes; flip, reduce the heat to medium or move the steaks to a cooler spot, cover and grill 8 to 10 more minutes (for medium-rare). Serve with Smoky Tomato-Red Chile Salsa.
• Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk the vinegar, olive oil and chipotle puree in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

SOUTHWEST STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the peppers and onion over medium-high heat until tender. Transfer to a small bowl., Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; add one tortilla. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over half of tortilla. Top with a fourth of the steak, 1/3 cup pepper mixture, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1-1/2 teaspoons jalapeno., Fold over and cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted; remove. Repeat for remaining quesadillas, spraying pan as needed. Cut into wedges; serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream if desired.

SOUTHWEST FLAT IRON STEAK

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (except steak) in a small bowl.
• Press rub evenly onto flat iron steaks. Let set for 1- 2 hours.
• Grill over hot fire, turning often to avoid burning, being careful not to overcook.
• Cut across the grain.

SOUTHWEST STEAK & POTATOES

Steps:

• Pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high 4-5 minutes or until almost tender, turning once. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, mix vinegar and Worcestershire sauce; brush over steak. Mix brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne until blended; sprinkle over both sides of steak., Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. slices. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Grill potatoes and steak, covered, over medium heat 12-17 minutes or until potatoes are tender and a thermometer inserted in beef reads 145° for medium-rare, turning occasionally., Cut steak into thin slices. Serve with potatoes.

SOUTHWEST FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over steak., On a greased grill rack, grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 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 for 5 minutes. To serve, thinly slice across the grain.

CROCK POT: SOUTHWEST STEAK AND BEANS

Steps:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 9 hours, Trim excess fat from steak. Place onions and garlic in bottom of 3-4 quart slow cooker and top with steak. Mix salsa, corn, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper in small bowl and pour over meat. Top with drained black beans. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 7-9 hours until meat is tender. Remove meat from slow cooker and slice into thin strips against the grain. Turn heat to high and return beef to slow cooker along with sliced peppers. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, until peppers are tender. Serve with rice.

SOUTHWEST STEAK AND CORN KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix Seasoning Mix, oil and lime juice in small bowl until well blended. Reserve 2 tablespoons for brushing. Place steak in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove steak from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Alternately thread steak and vegetables onto skewers.
• Broil or grill over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until steak is desired doneness and vegetable are tender, turning occasionally. Brush with reserved marinade halfway through cooking.

SOUTHWEST STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, onion and peppers. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Heat steak if desired; place over salads.

SOUTHWEST STEAK & BEANS (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Trim excess fat from steak.
• Place onions and garlic in bottom of 3-4 quart slow cooker and top with steak.
• Mix salsa, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper in small bowl and pour over meat.
• Top with drained black beans.
• Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 7-9 hours until meat is tender.
• Remove meat from slow cooker and slice into thin strips against the grain.
• Turn heat to high and return beef to slow cooker along with sliced peppers.
• Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, until peppers are tender.
• Serve with rice.

SOUTHWEST STEAK NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 °F.
• Season steak and sweet peppers with salt and pepper. Place peppers on a lined baking sheet and put seasoned steak on top. Bake for 25-30.
• Let rest for 10 minutes. Shred steak with a fork and put in a medium bowl along with peppers.
• Add cheese and southwest seasoning. Toss together.
• On a lined large baking sheet, line pan with tortilla chips and top with half of the cooked steak/sweet pepper mixture, repeat. Set aside.
• Directions for Salad:.
• Combine lettuce and sliced tomatoes in a bowl. Set aside.
• Directions for Cheese Sauce:.
• Before you start sauce, place nachos in oven for 10 minutes while you make your sauce.
• Add butter and flour to sauce pan on medium-high heat and make blonde roux. Gradually add half & half, constantly whisking. Sauce will thicken. Add cheese and seasoning. Mix together.
• Add drained Rotel. Keep on low heat until ready to put on nachos.
• Directions for Dressing:.
• Mix 1st five ingredients until smooth with a hand mixer.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix with a spoon or small hand whisk.
• Building the Nachos:.
• Ladle cheese sauce over nachos and top with salad.
• Dress with avocado ranch dressing.
• Serve immediately!

GRILLED HANGER STEAK WITH SMOKED VEGGIES, BARBECUE SAUCE AND SOUTHWEST CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• For the steak marinade: In a baking dish, whisk together the wine, liquid smoke and vinegar. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper and place in the marinade. Marinate for 15 minutes.
• For the barbecue sauce: Combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, agave, adobo sauce and chipotle chile in a saucepan and reduce until thick and spreadable.
• For the Southwest chimichurri: Combine the capers, cornichons, cilantro, parsley and jalapeno in a food processor and pulse until the sauce is chunky. With the motor running, slowly pour in oil until the sauce is well combined and a little bit smooth; it should not be a pureed paste. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• For the smoked veggies and steak: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill to desired temperature. Brush with a little liquid smoke for a grilled flavor and brush with the barbecue sauce. Reserve.
• Grill the bell peppers on a grill pan.
• Wrap the wood chips in a foil pouch. Place the bell peppers and wood chips in a stockpot with the liquid smoke and 1 tablespoon water and steam for a few minutes to infuse flavor.
• Serve the steak topped with the Southwest chimichurri and with the grilled peppers and remaining barbecue sauce on the side.

SOUTHWEST STEAK BOWLS

Steps:

• 1. To make the steak marinade, mince the garlic and combine it in a bowl with the olive oil, cumin, salt, and the juice from half of the lime (1-2 Tbsp juice). Save the other half of the lime to use in the pico de gallo. Add the marinade and steak to a zip top bag or shallow dish, make sure the steak is well coated in the marinade, and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes while the rice cooks.
• 2. Cook the rice according to the package instructions, but substitute chicken broth for the water.
• 3. While the rice is cooking and steak is marinating, prepare the pico de gallo. Dice the tomato and half of the onion. Combine the diced tomato, onion, juice from the second half of the lime, ¼ tsp of salt, and a handful of roughly chopped cilantro in a bowl. Stir until combined, taste, and adjust the salt if needed.
• 4. Rinse the black beans in a colander and allow the corn kernels to thaw.
• 5. To cook the steak, heat a large skillet over medium-high until very hot. Add the steak and cook for 3-5 minutes on one side, or until deeply golden brown. Flip and cook in the same manner on the second side. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest for five minutes. If desired, thinly slice the second half of your onion and cook it in the skillet for a few minutes, or until they are caramelized.
• 6. Once the steak has rested for a few minutes, slice it thinly against the grain (look for the lines in the meat and cut across them). To build the bowls, lay down one cup of rice, ¼ cup each of beans, corn, and pico de gallo, a few slices of steak, a few sprigs of cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve hot.

SOUTHWEST HERB FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Score steak on both sides; place in large resealable food-storage plastic bag or ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
• In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spoon over steak. Seal bag or cover baking dish with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
• Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan with cooking spray. Place steak on pan; brush with liquid from bag or dish. Reserve tomatoes. Broil with top of steak 4 to 6 inches from heat 10 to 15 minutes or until steak is desired doneness, turning once.
• With slotted spoon, spoon tomatoes onto steak; discard remaining liquid. Broil 3 to 5 minutes longer until tomatoes are lightly browned. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices to serve.

SOUTHWEST CHUCK STEAK

Steps:

• Trim large areas of fat from steak and remove any bones.
• Mix flour and salt and pepper on a plate.
• Heat oil in frying pan. Dredge steak in flour and place in heated pan.
• Brown steak on both sides and place in the bottom of crock pot.
• In the same pan, place onion and garlic, stir and then sprinkle with sugar. Fry until browned and caramelized. Place on top of steak in crock pot.
• Mix water and beef base or bouillon and pour over the steak and onions.
• Pour can of tomatoes over the top of the steak.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
• Serve over white or brown rice.

SOUTHWEST STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Steak Place steak in a one gallon zip close bag. Combine spices and oil in a small bowl. Pour mixture over steak. Seal bag and massage spices into meat. Marinate in fridge for at least one hour. Heat grill to about medium low. Cook steak 4-5 minutes on each side until about medium. Remove from heat and cover with foil. Let rest about ten minutes. Roasted red pepper vinaigrette Place peppers, cilantro, parsley, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Pulse until combined. Slowly stream in oil until all ingredients are well blended. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Pour into gravy boat or cruet. Cover and refrigerate. Salad Rinse and drain lettuce. Pat or spin dry. Roughly, chop lettuce and place in large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss. Cover and refrigerate. Croutons Slice bread into ¼-inch pieces. Place on cookie sheet and put under broiler. Toast on both sides until golden brown. Cut garlic in half and rub cut side on one side of each crouton. Add about one Tbs. of cheese on each crouton. Place under broiler until cheese melts. This can be done on the grill. Assemble the Meal While Steak is marinating, prepare dressing and make salad. While the steak is cooking, make the croutons. After steak has rested, slice against the grain in thin slices. Toss the salad with the dressing and place the steak on top of the salad. Serve croutons on the salad or serve on the side. Eat and enjoy!!

GRILLED SOUTHWEST STEAK AND SALSA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Sprinkle both sides of beef with seasoned salt, garlic-pepper blend, chili powder and oregano.
• Place beef on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 9 minutes, turning once or twice, until desired doneness. Add buns, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted.
• Cut beef crosswise into thin slices. Spread about 2 tablespoons salsa on bottom of each bun. Top with beef, avocado, cheese and tops of buns.

SOUTHWEST STEAK AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Trim fat from meat. Cut meat into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
• In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, green beans, and onion. Add meat. In a medium bowl, stir together salsa, broth, basil, and garlic. Pour salsa mixture over meat and vegetable mixture in cooker.
• Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
• If desired, sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

SOUTHWEST STEAK AND POTATO SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Trim fat from meat. Cut meat into 1-inch pieces. Set aside. In a 3- ½- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, green beans and onion. Add meat. In a medium bowl, stir together salsa, broth, basil and garlic. Pour salsa mixture over meat and vegetable mixture in cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with cheese.