Sliced Sirloin Steak
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) sirloin steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Poblano Pesto, recipe follows
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- Season the steak liberally with salt and pepper, and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush the steak with vegetable oil and cook on grill pan, undisturbed for 3 minutes.
- Flip the steak over and cook until the steak is 130 degrees F for medium rare, about 3 minutes more.
- Remove to a cutting board, and allow to rest a full 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cut the steak with a sharp knife against the grain into thin slices.
- Fan slices out onto a serving platter and top with the Poblano Pesto.
- Char the poblano peppers on top of a gas burner, on a grill, or under the broiler) until all of the sides are blackened.
- Place in a bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap, allowing the steam to help loosen the skin.
- With your fingers or a spoon, scrape and discard the blackened skin then remove the seeds and core.
- Coarsely chop the poblanos, and place into a mini food processor.
- Add the Parmesan, cilantro, garlic, chili powder and oil and process until well combined, but not totally smooth.
- Taste and season with salt.
kosher salt, vegetable oil, pesto, peppers, parmesan, fresh cilantro, garlic, chili powder, vegetable oil, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/sliced-sirloin-steak-recipe.html (may not work)