Mexican Spice Steak Recipe

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A fantastic Mexican spice blend is rubbed into Strip steaks then grilled and Glazed with a Molasses-Chipotle Glaze. The steak is paired with a quick and easy corn dish inspired by a menu item at Mesa Grill in New York City.\r
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By April McKinney\r
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Mexican Steak Recipe \r
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Serves 4\r
Ingredients:\r
2-12oz Strip Steaks (or any good grilling steak)\r
1 tsp Ancho Chili Powder (Found in Spice section of Walmart or any grocery store)\r
1 tsp Cumin\r
1 tsp Paprika\r
1 tsp Salt\r
1/4 Cup Molasses\r
1/8 Cup Balsamic Vinegar\r
1/2 of a Chipotle Pepper in Adobo, minced (Found in Mexican section of Walmart or any grocery)\r
1 Tbls Dijon Mustard\r
Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Canola Oil\r
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Directions:\r
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Mix together spices and rub liberally on both sides of the steaks, set aside at room temperature\r
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Then mix together Molasses, Balsamic, Chipotle Pepper, and Dijon in a small sauce pan, whisk together over low heat.\r
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Preheat grill to high heat, lightly drizzle steak with extra virgin olive oil and place steaks on grill for 3-4 minutes, flip and brush with molasses glaze.\r
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Continue to flip and glaze both sides and cook until desired doneness. About 8 minutes total will be medium with thick steaks like these.\r
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Chipotle Cream Corn Recipe\r
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Serves 4\r
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Ingredients:\r
4 Ears of Corn\r
1/4 Cup Mayonnaise\r
Half of Chipotle Pepper, minced\r
1/2 Cup Queso Fresco Cheese\r
2 Tbls Cilantro, chopped\r
3/4 tsp Salt (or to taste)\r
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Directions:\r
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees\r
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Cut the tops off of the corn, then place directly on oven rack for 30 minutes\r
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Once corn has cooled remove husks and cut off kernels (see video for tips) \r
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Combine corn, mayo, chipotle, cheese, cilantro, and salt together\r
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Place all ingredients in a skillet over medium heat, just to heat through, and enjoy!