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Cumin-Crusted Beef Steaks with Orange-Olive Relish
Priscilla Yee CALIFORNIA
Total Preparation and Cooking Time: 30 Minutes o Makes 4 servings

4

 

boneless beef chuck eye or chuck top blade steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds)

2 to 3

 

medium oranges

1-1/2

 

teaspoons ground cumin

1

 

teaspoon salt

1/2

 

teaspoon pepper

1

 

jar (7ounces) roasted red peppers, diced

1/3

 

cup coarsely chopped Kalamata olives

1/3

 

cup diced red onion

 

 

Orange slices and Kalamata olives


1. Grate 2 teaspoons orange peel from oranges; reserve oranges. Combine orange peel, cumin and salt in small bowl; remove and reserve 2 teaspoons seasoning for relish.

2. Heat ridged grill pan or large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pepper to remaining seasoning; press evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks in grill pan; cook chuck eye steaks 9 to 11 minutes (top blade steaks 10 to 12 minutes) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.

3. Meanwhile peel and dice enough reserved oranges to measure 1-1/2 cups. Combine diced oranges, red peppers, olives, onion and reserved 2 teaspoons seasoning in medium bowl; mix well. Serve steaks with relish. Garnish with orange slices and olives.

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