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Rosemary Jalapeño Steak

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This Rosemary Jalapeño Steak is perfect for BBQs and outdoor get together. Completely flavorful and so delicious.
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When we moved last year, we left our grill behind. Now I’m stuck doing all my grilling with an indoor grill pan. The house gets smoky, and we have to open up all the windows. Have you ever tried opening up windows in a 1930s house? Such a pain! The sacrifice is worth it though. It’s the beginning of Spring, and I had to celebrate with some Rosemary Jalapeño Steak for me and my guys. They are big meat eaters, and I was all about the rosemary. Ooooh, the smell of fresh rosemary! Don’t be afraid of the jalapeño either. If my 8-year-old can handle it, so can you.


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Black Cutting Board

Chopped Rosemary next to a Knife

This Rosemary Jalapeño Steak is Ah-MAZING. The trick is to marinate the meat for a long period of time. I would recommend marinating it overnight, or at least 8 hours in the fridge. You want to let the flavors of the rosemary and jalapeño seep into the meat. I used sirloin flap steak, but you can use skirt or flank steak. Flap is a great cut of meat for the grill. Also, I’m using coffee in this recipe. I know it may sound weird, but you gotta give it a try. I first got the idea when I visited an oil and vinegar shop. They had a coffee balsamic vinegar that was delicious. I made my own version of it in this recipe by combining what I had available – balsamic vinegar and coffee.


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Marinating Rosemary Jalapeno Steak In a Plastic Bag


Knife Sharepener
Before you slice into the Rosemary Jalapeño Steak, let it rest. If you slice it too early, the juices will run out and your meat won’t be very juicy. Slice across the width rather than the length of the steak. I love thinly sliced meat. It’s softer to eat if you slice it across the grain or across the width of the steak. It’ll melt in your mouth. If not, you’ll get chewy, tough meat, and no one wants that. The trick to getting THIN SLICES is a good knife sharpener and using it often. You should try this recipe the next time you’re entertaining – BBQs, 4th of July, sports game, or to enjoy the beauty of Spring.

Rosemary Jalapeno Steak Served in a Plate

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Rosemary Jalapeno Steak - so flavorful and delicious. Thinly sliced pieces of this steak will melt in your mouth. - Mama Maggie's Kitchen

Rosemary Jalapeño Steak

This Rosemary Jalapeño Steak is perfect for BBQs and outdoor get together. Completely flavorful and so delicious.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: American/ Mexican
Prep Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 21 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 648kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon coffee - ground
  • 4 springs of rosemary - chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves - chopped
  • 1 jalapeño - seeded and chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 lbs sirloin flap steak

Instructions

  • Place steak inside a sealable plastic bag along with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Take out of the fridge and let come to room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
  • Remove from bag, and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Heat oil on high heat.
  • For steak that is one-inch thick, cook for 3 minutes on each side.
  • For steak that’s half an inch thick, cook 2 minutes on each side.
  • These times are for medium-rare in doneness.
  • If you like your steak more well-done, adjust accordingly.
  • Remove from pan and let rest before slicing.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Instead of balsamic vinegar you can also use apple cider vinegar, white distilled vinegar, or lime juice. 
Overnight is best when marinating, but it needs a minimum of 4 hours. 

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 4.7mg
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Rosemary Jalapeno Steak In a cutting board, cilantro and rosemary

 

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About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    • Maggie Unzueta

      Between me, my hubs, and our 8 yo son, we eat a lot of meat around here. Hope you love this recipe as much as we do. 🙂

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  3. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness

    This.Is.Awesome. Another way I can use my massive rosemary bush in our yard. Hubs will love this steak!!

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  4. Michelle

    I LOVE marinating meat–it always transforms into something fabulous! The rosemary and jalapeno sound fantastic and I have a huge bush in my yard too:)

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  7. Joann Woolley

    Oh this looks incredible! I can’t imagine not having our grill. We don’t do steak often but when we do it is for sure on the grill. I need to get more creative with flavors so this will be a fun one to try!

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  8. Angela Quisumbing

    This looks amazing. My husband is on a high protein diet and he would love this. Can’t wait to try it.

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  9. Tiffany

    Not sure about the coffee?! Everything else sounds amazing! What does the coffee add to the marinade? Is there a purpose for it? THANK YOU!!!

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    • Maggie Unzueta

      I saw Ina Garten add coffee to her brownies once, and I was like WHAT?! But then I tried it.. Delicious! Coffee adds great flavor to meat marinades. It adds that robust, strong flavor. You don’t taste it though. Even without the coffee, this steak is really good.

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