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Latin-Style Steak and Onions
Recipes
Latin-Style Steak and Onions
4 servings
1 hour total (Active 25 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes, for juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chunky garlic stir-in paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 ½ lb thin-sliced top sirloin steaks
  • ½ cup orange juice

Steps

    1. Slice onion thinly, chop cilantro, and juice limes (2 tablespoons). Place onions, lime juice, oil, garlic paste, salt, cumin, and red pepper in bag; seal and shake to combine. Add steaks (wash hands); seal and knead gently to coat steaks. Let stand 30 minutes (or chill overnight) to marinate.
    2. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Remove steaks from bag, reserving onions and marinade. Place steaks in pan (in batches if needed); cook 2–3 minutes on each side until 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 and let stand 5–10 minutes before slicing; temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time. Repeat with remaining steaks.
    3. Place orange juice and reserved onions and marinade in same pan; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then cook and stir 5 minutes or until onions are tender. Remove pan from heat and stir in cilantro. Cut steaks into 2-inch wide strips; top with onions and sauce. Serve.

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.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 450, Total Fat 28g, Sat Fat 8g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 110mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carb 13g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 7g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 31g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 15%, Potassium 10%