Grilled Fajita Skewers

INGREDIENTS

Serves 12-14
1 to 2 onions, quartered
6 bell peppers, cut in 1.5” squares
1 pound cubed steak
1 pound cubed chicken breast
1 pound shrimp, deveined and peeled with the tail on
3 teaspoons salt (1 teaspoon per protein)
3 teaspoons pepper (1 teaspoon per protein)
3 tablespoons garlic powder (1 tablespoon per protein)
3 tablespoons chili powder (1 tablespoon per protein)
3 teaspoons cumin (1 teaspoon per protein)


PREPARATION
1. Place each meat in a gallon sized plastic bag and cover with dry ingredients. Close the bag and shake until evenly coated.
2. Prepare skewers by layering onion, bell pepper, and protein. (Be sure not to mix proteins on the same skewer, as they have different cook times.)
3. Grill the skewers over medium-high heat, flipping once, until the protein’s internal temperatures are as follows:
For Steak: 155ºF/70ºC
For Chicken: 165ºF/75ºC
For Shrimp: 145ºF/65ºC
4. Enjoy!

Steak and Avocado Salad

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 2-4
1 pound sirloin steak, about ½ inch thick
Salt & pepper
2 tablespoons oil
2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
2 avocados, diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons caesar dressing


PREPARATION

Salt and pepper the steak on both sides, being sure to rub in the seasoning.
Heat the oil in a pan over high heat until slightly smoking.
Sear the steak for about 2 minutes per side, then rest it on a cutting board for 10 minutes.
Slice the steak.
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, eggs, avocados, cherry tomatoes, steak, and dressing, tossing the salad until evenly coated.
Serve!

Hasselback Steak

INGREDIENTS

Serves 1-2
2 tablespoons oil (for mushrooms)
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, quartered
1 teaspoon salt (for mushrooms)
¼ teaspoon pepper (for mushrooms)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 egg yolks
¼ cup chives, chopped
1 sirloin steak
2 teaspoons salt (for steak)
2 teaspoons pepper (for steak)
2 tablespoons canola oil (for steak)
¼ cup grated Parmesan


PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until translucent. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper, cooking until mushrooms are golden brown. Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, combine mushrooms, cream cheese, egg yolks, and chives, stirring until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
On a cutting board, season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
Cut about ¾ of the way through the steak, making the incisions 1-inch part.
Pack a spoonful of the mushrooms mixture into each cut in the steak.
Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Sear the steak for about 30 seconds, then bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on how you like your steak cooked.
Slice, serve, and enjoy!