@ryanmichaelcarter: little summer over fire Grilled flat iron steak with cilantro-lime chimichurri, Oaxaca jalapeños & strawberry salad with charred lemon vinaigrette. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) STEAK + 2 lb flat iron steak + Olive oil + Kosher salt + black pepper CILANTRO-LIM CHIMICHURRI + 1 C cilantro, chopped + 1 shallot, minced + 4 cloves garlic, minced + 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano + Zest + juice of 1 lime + 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil + 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes + 1/2 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp black pepper JALAPEÑOS + 8 large jalapeños + 8 oz Oaxaca cheese, shredded + 3 TBSP unsalted butter, melted + 2 cloves garlic, grated + Zest + juice of 1 lime + 1 tsp Jugo Maggi + Kosher salt SALAD + 1 green cabbage, thick wedges + 1 medium chayote, halved + seeded + 1 C strawberries, sliced + 1/3 C basil, torn + 1/4 C pumpkin seeds, toasted + 20 g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated + Olive oil + kosher salt CHARRED-LEMON VINAIGRETTE + Juice of 1 lemon, grilled and halved + 1 small clove garlic, grated + 2 TBSP cilantro, chopped + 1/3 C extra virgin olive oil + 1/2 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp black pepper SERVING + 2 lemons, halved and grilled DIRECTIONS + STEP 1: STEAK Salt steak on a wire rack overnight. If under 1.5 inches thick, salt just before grilling. + STEP 2: CHIMICHURRI Combine & rest 20 minutes. + STEP 3: JALAPEÑOS Slit lengthwise, cut shallowly near stem, remove seeds. Stuff with Oaxaca; secure with toothpicks. Mix butter, garlic, lime, Maggi + salt. + STEP 4: SALAD Oil + salt cabbage and chayote. Briefly grill cut-side down over high heat just until charred, keeping crisp. Grill lemons cut-side down until caramelized. + STEP 5: VINAIGRETTE Whisk vinaigrette. Toss chopped cabbage, chayote, strawberries, basil and pumpkin seeds with Parmigiano + dressing. + STEP 6: GRILL Pat steak dry; coat with olive oil + pepper. Sear over high heat, then cook indirectly to 5–7°F below desired doneness (125–130°F for medium-rare). Rest 10 minutes; slice against grain. Grill jalapeños until blistered, then indirectly until tender and cheese melts. Remove toothpicks; brush with butter. + STEP 7: SERVE Plate with chimichurri, salad, jalapeños and 1 grilled lemon half.

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