Cocoa Crusted Steak
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces steak with sauceThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers on salads or in sandwiches and keeps for 3-4 days.
Serve with Brown Rice or Cheese Grits or Chipotle Jack Grilled Grits Cakes or Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes or Mexican Rice or Plain Grits
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Ingredients
| 2 Tbsp. Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened |
| 1 tsp.. Ground cumin |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper |
| 1/2 tsp. Paprika |
| 8 ounces Skirt steak |
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1/4 Cup Beer (or gluten-free beer) |
| 2 tsp.. Unsalted butter |
| 1/4 fruit (2 inch dia) Limes, raw (2 wedges of 1/8 lime each) |
Instructions
Place the cocoa, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and paprika in a bowl. Blend well.
Use a paper towel to pat the steak dry.
Place the cocoa rub on a plate and then place the steak on the plate with the rub.
Press down on the steak and then turn multiple times to coat the steak well.
Place the olive oil in the heated pan.
Add the steak to the pan and cook for about 7 minutes on the first side and turn.
Cook for another 7 to 10 minutes (for medium rare).
Remove the pan from the oven and set the steak aside to rest.
Place the pan over medium high heat. Add the beer.
Deglaze the pan using a whisk and reduce the sauce by about half.
Add the butter and whisk until smooth and serve over the steak.
Serve each portion with a lime wedge.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
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Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes
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Mexican Rice
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Caesar Salad
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Catalan Spinach
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and raisins and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pine nuts are lightly browned. Add the spinach, salt, and pepper, and toss for 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Serve.
Creamed Spinach
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Herbed Zucchini
Place the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the zucchini. Let the zucchini cook without stirring for about 3 minutes. If it appears to be cooking too fast, reduce the heat to medium. Toss the zucchini well and cook for…
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Low Sodium Creamed Spinach
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Recipe Notes
This is a great mix of flavors. Slightly sweet but bitter chocolate. Salt. Pungent spices. Savory beef. Tart limes. All of this comes together in a great piece of beef and a silky sauce. Yum!