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Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Meatballs
Szechuan Skirt Steak with Crispy Rice
Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Meatballs
Szechuan Skirt Steak with Crispy Rice
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1 (4-pound) slab beef chuck short ribs
Preheat smoker or pellet grill to 275 degrees. Pat ribs dry with paper towel; remove moisture on surface.
Combine salt and pepper. Rub beef ribs well on all sides and ends with seasoning, coating generously. Place ribs in smoker and close lid. Cook 5 to 6 hours.
In spray bottle, combine cider vinegar and water. Lightly spritz ribs every 30 minutes for first 4 hours of cooking. Ribs are ready when completely probe tender. If parts still feel tough, continue cooking.
Once completely tender, remove ribs from smoker then wrap tightly in butcher's paper and place in small cooler to rest 30 minutes. Serves 8.
3 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, finely diced
Place crushed tortilla chips in large bowl. Add milk and allow chips to soften about 10 minutes.
After milk is absorbed, add beef, jalapeños, cheese, paprika, garlic and salt. Mix well to combine then scoop approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup of mixture to form a meatball; repeat with remaining mixture.
Place meatballs on plate or tray and refrigerate 30 minutes to firm. Heat grill to medium for two zone cooking.
Place meatballs on indirect heat side of grill away from coals or lit burner; close lid. Grill 25 to 35 minutes, or until meatballs reach 165 degrees on meat thermometer. Remove meatballs from grill and cool slightly before serving. Serves 15.
Sesame seeds, sliced scallions, sliced cucumbers, cilantro (optional)
In a skillet over low heat, toast peppercorns until fragrant, swirling in pan to keep from burning, about 2 minutes. Allow peppercorns to cool slightly then add to spice grinder or mortar and pestle with five spice and salt. Crush until fine powder forms.
Pat skirt steak with paper towel to remove moisture then season well with Szechuan salt/pepper mixture on both sides.
Place skillet over high heat then add 1 tablespoon oil. When skillet is hot, add skirt steak and cook 5 minutes per side for medium-rare or medium doneness (135 to 150 degrees), turning occasionally. Remove steak from skillet then tent with foil to rest 3 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 to 15 degrees to reach 145 F for medium-rare and 160 degrees for medium.
Lower heat to medium-high then add remaining oil and milk or cream. Add rice, pressing down gently with large spoon to form large, flat disc covering entire base of pan. Season with Szechuan salt, if desired, then lower heat to medium and cook 10 minutes until grains begin to turn brown and become crisp on bottom. Break up rice in pan to mix soft and crispy grains.
Slice skirt steak across grain.
To serve, place rice in two bowls. Layer with sliced skirt steak. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions then place cucumber and cilantro on top, if desired. Serves 2.
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