Jalapeno Steak
Give a spicy kick to your grilled steak! This simple, spicy 6 ingredient marinade makes the steak tender and full of flavor. Top with fresh pineapple salsa.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 4 jalapeno peppers seeded and stemmed
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak (4 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa
Instructions
For the Steak:
- In a blender, combine the peppers, garlic, pepper, salt, lime juice and oregano. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the marinade in a gallon-size zippered bag.
- Add the sirloin steaks.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate up to 24 hours, but for at least 4 hours.
- Heat a skillet with the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the steaks to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, then, using a spatula, turn the steaks and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the steaks are at the desired doneness. Medium Rare: 145 degrees; Medium: 160 degrees; Well Done: 170 degrees.
- Remove steaks from the skillet, place them on a plate, and cover them with foil. Allow the steaks to rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- When the steaks are done, top each steak with a large spoonful of pineapple salsa.
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Nutrition
Serving: 304g | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 2713mg | Potassium: 634mg | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 21.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2.8mg