Poblano Steak with Summer Squash
Cuisine: Southwestern
Author: Anita
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients
  • 10-12 oz boneless sirloin steak, 1 to 1½ inches thick
  • 1 poblano chile
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 summer squash
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • cooking oil
  • olive oil
  • ½ cup rice
  • ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 lime
  • ¾ tsp cumin
  • salt & pepper
Instructions
  1. Core, deseed, and thinly slice poblano. Halve and thinly slice onion; mince enough onion for 1 tsp. Slice squash. Mince garlic.
  2. Pat steak dry with paper towels. Blend ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper. Season both sides of steak generously and set aside.
  3. Zest and quarter the lime. Thin slice jalapeno, removing ribs and seeds for less heat; mince enough for ½ tsp.
  4. Drizzle a bit of oil in a small pot; cook half the garlic about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add rice, pinch of salt, and ¾ cup water. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low for 15-20 minutes until tender, then turn off heat and let sit.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine sour cream, onion, remaining garlic, juice from 2 lime wedges, ¼ tsp minced jalapeno, ¼ tsp cumin, cilantro 1 tbsp olive oil, salt & pepper to taste. Mix well, adding enough water for drizzling consistency.
  6. Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium skillet and cook over medium high heat to desired doneness, about 3-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
  7. Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan to medium high heat. Add the sliced poblano,onion, squash and a dash salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, about 6-8 minutes.
  8. Fluff rice with fork, stir in 1 tbsp butter, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
  9. Thinly slice steak against the grain. Spread rice on a medium serving platter, top with vegetables, slices of steak, jalapeno slices and drizzle the sour cream sauce over.
  10. Serve & enjoy!
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/main-courses/beef/poblano-steak-with-summer-squash/