Cowboy Steaks in a Skillet
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- Served Person: Serves 2
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 2 poblano chilies, seeded, sliced
- 2 8-ounce new york strip steaks (about 1 inch thick), trimmed
- additional chopped fresh cilantro
- Carbohydrate 16 g(5%)
- Cholesterol 167 mg(56%)
- Fat 49 g(76%)
- Fiber 4 g(17%)
- Protein 42 g(85%)
- Saturated Fat 16 g(81%)
- Sodium 896 mg(37%)
- Calories 676
Preparation Heat oil and salt in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon chili powder and crushed red pepper. Add 1 tablespoon water. Cover skillet and cook onion mixture 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and continue cooking until onion is tender and golden, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Add chilies and sauté until tender about 6 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to plate. Rub each steak with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to high and add steaks to same skillet. Cook as desired, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to platter. Top steaks with cilantro. Surround with onions and chilies and serve immediately.
