Best 7 Grilled Southwest Steak And Salsa Sandwiches Recipes

SOUTHWEST STEAK

Steps:

• Season two 20-ounce boneless rib-eyes with salt and pepper and rub with Coffee Spice Rub on one side. Grill rub-side down over high heat, 4 to 5 minutes; flip, reduce the heat to medium or move the steaks to a cooler spot, cover and grill 8 to 10 more minutes (for medium-rare). Serve with Smoky Tomato-Red Chile Salsa.
• Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk the vinegar, olive oil and chipotle puree in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

STEAK SANDWICH WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Heat a large stainless steel or cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Sprinkle one side of the steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to the hot pan and heat. Add the steak seasoned-side down and sprinkle the other side with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees F, about 7 minutes per side; the steak will keep cooking as it rests. Let it rest for 7 to 10 minutes.
• While the steak is resting, add the mint, parsley, capers, vinegar and anchovies to a food processor (or chop and add to a bowl). Pulse until finely chopped. Add the lemon juice and remaining oil and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Put the salsa into a bowl.
• Slice steak into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick.
• Layer the grated cheese on the cut sides of the bread loaves. Broil until melted and bubbly.
• Evenly layer the steak, salsa verde and arugula on the bread. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWEST STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients; spread over both sides of steaks. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Grill steaks, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Let steaks stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain.

GRILLED SOUTHWEST STEAK AND SALSA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Sprinkle both sides of beef with seasoned salt, garlic-pepper blend, chili powder and oregano.
• Place beef on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 9 minutes, turning once or twice, until desired doneness. Add buns, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted.
• Cut beef crosswise into thin slices. Spread about 2 tablespoons salsa on bottom of each bun. Top with beef, avocado, cheese and tops of buns.

SOUTHWEST STEAK AND SALSA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Sprinkle meat on both sides with salt, garlic pepper, chili powder and oregano.
• Cover and grill meat 4-6 inches from heat for 8-9 minutes, turning once or twice, until desired doneness.
• Split and toast buns on grill for last few minutes grilling.
• Remove meat and slice across the grain into thin slices.
• Spread 2 Tbsp of salsa on bottom of each roll, top with steak, cheese, avocado and top of rolls.

TRIPLE PEPPER STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sliced onion, mushrooms and poblano pepper in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in sliced steak., In a small saucepan, saute chopped onion in remaining butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, chipotle, cumin and bouillon; cook and stir until thickened., Cut ciabatta in half horizontally, then cut into four equal portions. Place cheese on bottom bread slices; top with steak mixture, chipotle cream sauce and remaining bread. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

GRILLED STEAK WITH SOUTHWESTERN THREE-TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Make salsa: In a food processor, puree plum tomatoes, jalapeño, lime juice, and cumin; transfer to a small bowl. Stir in yellow and sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat grill to medium-high (see page 367 for instructions); lightly oil grates. Pat dry steaks with paper towels. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Cover grill; cook, turning once, about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Just before serving, stir oil from sun-dried tomatoes into salsa. Serve steaks topped with salsa.
• To prepare the tomatoes, cut off both ends with a sharp chef's knife, then make a lengthwise cut about 1/4 inch into tomato. Leave blade in place as you rotate fruit, removing core and seedy pulp. Then cut firm outer flesh as desired.