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Steaks and Orange Relish with Southwest Potato Salad
4 servings
1 hour total (Active 20 minutes)
  • Prepare steaks and let stand to marinate (35 minutes)
  • Prepare potatoes and complete steaks; serve (25 minutes)

Steaks and Orange Relish

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
  • ¼ bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • ½ shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 limes, for juice
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 ½ lb grilling steaks (such as ribeye, NY strip, or tenderloin)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas (or sunflower seeds)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 oz queso fresco, crumbled

Prep

    • Peel oranges and separate into segments (remove seeds if necessary), then cut into bite-size pieces. Chop cilantro (¼ cup) and shallot (2 tablespoons).
    • Squeeze limes for juice (2 tablespoons). Remove seeds from jalapeño (if desired) and chop.

Steps

    1. Combine lime juice, Worcestershire, chili powder, and pepper in zip-top bag; add steaks and knead to coat, then marinate 30 minutes (or overnight). Combine oranges, cilantro, shallots, jalapeños, garlic, pepitas, sugar, and salt; toss to blend and chill orange relish until ready to use.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan; add steaks (discard marinade) and cook 4–5 minutes on each side or until charred and steaks are 125°F (for medium rare; warm red center), 130°F (for medium; warm pink center), or up to 170°F (for well done). Transfer steaks to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time.
    3. Slice steaks and transfer to platter; top with orange relish. Crumble queso fresco over steaks and serve.
    NOTE: The doneness temperatures for medium rare and medium stated above are traditional temperatures used for cooking steaks, but are not recommended by the USDA. To maintain food safety, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F, as measured using a food thermometer, with a 3-minute rest time before carving.

Southwest Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 lb red potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • ½ shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 limes, for zest/juice
  • ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle-roasted garlic seasoning
  • 3 oz queso fresco, crumbled

Steps

    1. Slice potatoes and place in microwave-safe dish with water; cover and microwave on HIGH for 8–10 minutes or until tender (stirring halfway through cook time). Drain and let stand to cool.
    2. Chop cilantro (¼ cup) and shallot (2 tablespoons). Zest 1 lime (2 teaspoons); squeeze both limes for juice (2 tablespoons).
    3. Whisk in large bowl: mayonnaise, seasoning, cilantro, shallots, zest, and juice. Add potatoes to mayonnaise mixture; toss gently until blended. Crumble queso fresco over top and serve. (Makes 6 servings.)

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, potato rolls, and Key lime pie for dessert.
  • Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the doneness of steaks.

Steaks and Orange Relish

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 380, Total Fat 20g, Sat Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0.5g, Chol 90mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carb 17g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 11g, Protein 32g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 15%

Southwest Potato Salad

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 10mg, Sodium 390mg, Total Carb 18g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g, Protein 5g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%