Calypso Beef Soup
Total preparation and cooking time: 45 to 50 minutes
INGREDIENTS
• 6 tbl Ancho Chile Powder
• 4 tsp brown sugar
• 4 tsp black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 t-bone steak (or more)
• Salsa
PREPARATION
1. Set a cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat oven to 500 degrees.
2. In a small bowl combine ancho chile power, sugar, pepper, cloves and salt. Use this spice rub to cover both sides of the steak.
3. Remove cast iron skillet from the oven and set over high heat on the stove. Lay the steak down in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side to brown.
4. Place the skillet with steak back in the oven. Bake for about 6 minutes until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 135-140 degrees F (for medium-rare).
5. Remove skillet from oven and transfer steak onto a plate. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to reabsorb into the steak. Serve with salsa if desired.
Cook's Note: Recipe makes just over a 1/2 cup spice rub, enough for about 13 steaks. You can usually find Ancho Chile Power in your grocer's spice section. |