Cowboy Steaks in a Skillet

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 poblano chilies, seeded, sliced
• 2 8-ounce New York strip steaks (about 1 inch thick), trimmed
• Additional chopped fresh cilantro

1. Heat oil and salt in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Mix in onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon chili powder and crushed red pepper.
3. Add 1 tablespoon water.
4. Cover skillet and cook onion mixture 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Uncover and continue cooking until onion is tender and golden, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
6. Add chilies and saute until tender about 6 minutes.
7. Transfer onion mixture to plate.
8. Rub each steak with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Increase heat to high and add steaks to same skillet.
11. Cook as desired, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
12. Transfer to platter.
13. Top steaks with cilantro.
14. Surround with onions and chilies and serve immediately.

olive oil, coarse salt, onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, chili powder, red pepper, water, chilies, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cowboy-steaks-in-a-skillet-1113 (may not work)