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- Begin steak recipe and let steaks stand to marinate (5 minutes)
- Prepare bread recipe and begin to bake; preheat grill (30 minutes)
- Complete steak recipe; serve (20 minutes)
Three-Pepper Steak
Ingredients
- ¼ cup agave nectar (or honey)
- ½ cup salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce
- Large zip-top bag
- 1 ½ lb boneless grilling steaks (such as ribeye, New York strip, or tenderloin)
Steps
- Whisk agave, salsa, and hot sauces until blended. Place ½ cup sauce in bag, then add steaks (wash hands). Seal bag and knead to coat; let stand 30 minutes to marinate.
- Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high. Place steaks on grill (discard marinade); cook 5–6 minutes on each side until grill-marked and 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 serving platter and let stand 5–10 minutes; temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time. Brush with remaining 6 tablespoons sauce; serve.
Pull-Apart Cheesy Bread
Ingredients
- 12 Deli sweet (or dinner) rolls
- ¼ cup cheddar Jack cheese spread
- 5 slices Muenster cheese (about 4 oz)
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon cilantro stir-in paste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Leave rolls connected; do not break apart or separate. Slice rolls in half horizontally to open. Spread cheese spread on cut side of bottom half of bread; top with cheese slices. Combine mayonnaise and herb paste; spread on cut side of top half of bread.
- Melt butter. Pour one-half butter into 9-inch square baking dish; place bottom half bread in dish. Place top half of bread cut-side down onto bottom half; drizzle with remaining half butter. Bake 12–15 minutes until top is browned and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with steamed broccoli, sweet tea, and Key lime pie for dessert.
- Try the bread recipe with other cheeses such as cheddar and provolone, or go bold with pepper Jack.
Three-Pepper Steak
The doneness temperatures for medium rare and medium stated above are traditional temperatures used for cooking steak, 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.
Pull-Apart Cheesy Bread
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Three-Pepper Steak
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 11g, Sat Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0.5g, Chol 75mg, Sodium 250mg, Total Carb 8g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 8g, (Incl. 8g Added Sugars), Protein 26g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 20%, Potassium 6%
Pull-Apart Cheesy Bread
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 21g, Sat Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 70mg, Sodium 450mg, Total Carb 32g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 10g, (Incl. 10g Added Sugars), Protein 13g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 15%, Iron 10%, Potassium 2%