Blackened sirloin with southwestern butter

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6tablespoonsButter; slightly softne
¼teaspoonCumin
¼teaspoonDried oregano
¼teaspoonChili powder
teaspoonThyme leaves
¼teaspoonPepper
dashGround red pepper
1tablespoonButter; melted
2teaspoonsBlackened steak seasoning
poundsBeef sirloin; boneless, cut 1-1/2\" thick

Directions

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SOUTHWESTERN BUTTER

STEAK

In small bowl, combine all butter ingredients; blend well. Place butter on piece of plastic wrap and form into 4" long log. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Using 1 tbls melted butter, brush each side of steak; rub each side of steak with 1 tsp blackened seasoning. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat grill. When ready to cook, place steak on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6" from medium coals.

Cook 8-20 minutes or until desired doneness, turning onve. To serve, cut steak into serving pieces; place on 4 serving plates. Cut butter into 4 slices and place on center of hot steaks. Serve immediately.

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