Mark Tewksbury's Fire Steak Recipe

Unearth a culinary gem from a vintage Reader's Digest cookbook! This '90s-inspired Fire Steak recipe delivers sizzling flavor in just 36 minutes. Juicy steak pockets, bursting with a vibrant salsa, onion, and garlic mixture, are grilled to perfection. Garnished with a dollop of sour cream and served alongside delicious cornbread, sweet peppers, and asparagus, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste of nostalgia with a modern twist!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 36 mins
Calories 279.1 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mark Tewksbury's Fire Steak

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How to Make Mark Tewksbury's Fire Steak

  1. Cut a 1.5-2 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or your favorite cut) into 4 equal portions.
  2. Make a pocket in each steak portion by carefully slicing one side open with a sharp knife, creating a space for the filling.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup salsa, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, and 1 clove minced garlic. Gently spoon the mixture into the pockets of each steak.
  4. Secure the pockets with small skewers or toothpicks.
  5. Season the steak pockets generously with 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Preheat your grill or broiler. Cook the steak pockets for 5-8 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy.
  7. Garnish each steak pocket with an extra spoonful of salsa and a dollop of light sour cream (optional).
  8. Serve immediately with warm cornbread, steamed sweet red pepper rings, and asparagus spears.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

36g

Carbs

1g