*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

              BLACKENED SIRLOIN WITH SOUTHWESTERN BUTTER **

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Barbecue
                Main Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----patti - vdrj67a-----
                        -----southwestern butter----
   6       tb           Butter -- slightly softne
     1/4   ts           Cumin
     1/4   ts           Dried oregano
     1/4   ts           Chili powder
     1/8   ts           Thyme leaves
     1/4   ts           Pepper
           ds           Ground red pepper
                        -----steak-----
   1       tb           Butter -- melted
   2       ts           Blackened steak seasoning
   1 1/2   lb           Beef sirloin -- boneless; cut
                        - 1-1/2" thick

  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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