Description
Mexican Spiced Steaks with Chile Con Queso is a bold and hearty dish featuring perfectly seasoned ribeye or sirloin steaks topped with a creamy, spicy chile con queso sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 8 ounces each)
- 1 tbsp chili powder (blend of ancho and chipotle powders)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup melting cheese blend (Monterey Jack, white cheddar, mozzarella)
- ½ cup roasted green chiles (poblano or Anaheim), chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a balanced seasoning blend for the steaks.
- Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Rub both sides generously with olive oil and then evenly coat with the prepared spice mixture to maximize flavor infusion.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the steaks about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time based on thickness and preference. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes to lock in juices.
- In a saucepan over low heat, gently melt the cheese blend with roasted green chiles, heavy cream, and smoked paprika. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and creamy, then remove from heat.
- Slice the rested steaks against the grain. Spoon warm chile con queso generously over the steak slices, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is great for casual dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Mexican Spiced Steaks, Chile Con Queso, Ribeye, Sirloin, Spicy Cheese Sauce