Hotter Than Hades Steak and Salsa Bites

Make the steak and salsa the day before the party to save time later. These appetizers are great served at Halloween.


Hotter Than Hades Steak and Salsa Bites


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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  cups  red and/or yellow grape tomatoes, quarteredOn Sale
  • 1    mango, peeled, pit removed, cut into 1/2-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 1    avocado, peeled, pit removed, cut into 1/2-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 6    green onions, white and green parts, chopped (about 1 cup)On Sale
  • 1    habanero pepper, seeded and finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oilOn Sale
  •     Zest and juice from 1 limeOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  tablespoons  whole cumin seedsOn Sale
  • 1 -1/2  tablespoons  whole coriander seedsOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  packed light brown sugarOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  garlic saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  red pepper flakesOn Sale
  • 1  pound  boneless sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thickOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oilOn Sale
  •     Scoop-shaped tortilla chipsOn Sale

Directions
1.
For salsa, combine tomatoes, mango, avocado, green onions, habanero pepper, fresh cilantro, olive oil, and juice and grated zest of lime in non-reactive bowl. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.
2.
For steak, in small skillet combine cumin and coriander seeds; toast over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Transfer spices to a spice grinder or mortar (with pestle). Process until finely ground. In a small bowl combine ground spices, sugar, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Rub both sides of steak with oil. Pat 1/2 of spice mixture on each side of steak. Preheat broiler. Place steak on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 8 to 9 minutes (for medium-rare doneness), turning once. (For a charcoal grill, grill steak on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 11 to 15 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once. For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place steak on rack over heat and grill as directed above.) Remove meat from broiler or grill. Wrap in foil and let stand 10 minutes. Slice across the grain into very thin slices; cut slices into 2-inch pieces.
3.
To serve, place 1 to 2 steak slices in bottom of tortilla cups; top with heaping tablespoon of salsa. (Note;) If there are vegetarians at the party, skip the steak and just fill the corn cups with 2 tablespoons of the salsa. Makes 16 servings (4 pieces per serving).

Tip
Check the ethnic foods aisle at your local supermarket or the bulk spice section at a natural foods store for whole cumin and coriander seeds -- if you can't find substitute 1 tablespoon each ground cumin and coriander in the rub and skip the toasting step.

Nutrition information
Calories 180, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 538 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 3%, Iron 8%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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