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    Home » Recipes » Beef » Rosemary Jalapeño Steak

    Rosemary Jalapeño Steak

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted March 25, 2016 By Maggie Unzueta

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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.


     Knives Set and Scissors
    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.


    Ziploc Bags Box
    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 2 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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    Comments

    1. CourtneyLynne

      March 25, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Omg can we say yum? Hubby and I eat a lot of steak! I will have to try your recipe out next time!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 1, 2016 at 9:26 am

        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. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Christine Anne

      March 25, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      This looks so good. I’m a steak and spice lover! I’m definitely going to give this a try 🙂

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 1, 2016 at 9:25 am

        Hope you enjoy it. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness

      March 25, 2016 at 3:09 pm

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

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 1, 2016 at 9:25 am

        Glad you liked it. My hubs loves this recipe!

        Reply
    4. Michelle

      March 25, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      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:)

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 1, 2016 at 9:24 am

        You are so lucky! I wish I had a rosemary bush. The rosemary in this recipe is excellent. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Alexis

      March 26, 2016 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Oh my YUM! I love anything jalapeño, definitely going to have to give this a try .. SO happy I found your blog!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        August 21, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this! Hope you try this recipe

        Reply
    6. arin

      March 26, 2016 at 11:31 am

      Yasss! This looks so delicious and juicy! Nomz! -Heart of Chic

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        August 21, 2020 at 1:21 pm

        Right? So easy and delicious

        Reply
    7. Joann Woolley

      March 28, 2016 at 9:33 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 1, 2016 at 9:22 am

        Steak on the grill is the best. Hope you give this recipe a try.

        Reply
    8. Angela Quisumbing

      April 2, 2016 at 12:54 am

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

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 2, 2016 at 10:37 am

        Good for him! Hope you guys enjoy. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Tiffany

      August 16, 2017 at 9:07 am

      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!!!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 17, 2017 at 9:06 am

        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.

        Reply
    10. Paul

      May 27, 2022 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      We made this last night and it was fantastic. This recipe is a keeper for sure.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 3, 2022 at 8:53 am

        Makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! 🙂

        Reply

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