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Mahalo cooking expert Kristina Vanni shows how to grill ribeye steaks and make a spicy chipotle butter.
What You'll Need
Ingredients:- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tbsp shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tsp fresh basil or cilantro, snipped
- 1 1/2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce)
- Fresh basil or cilantro sprigs
- Lime wedges
- 4 8 to 10 oz. beef ribeye steaks, cut 1 inch thick
Equipment:
- Grill
- Spatula
- 2 small bowls
- Brush
- Tongs
- Serving tray
Instructions
1. Preheat grill to medium. Mix butter, shallots, snipped basil, lime juice and chipotle peppers in small bowl. Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapeno peppers, and the chipotle taste is in both the butter and the paste. Set the butter mixture aside. 
2. Mix ground cumin, paprika, salt, white pepper, adobo sauce and olive oil in another small bowl.
3. Brush mixture onto steaks, coating generously on both sides.
4. Add steaks to grill using tongs. Grill uncovered for five to six minutes on each side. Remove from grill and place onto serving tray. Add one dollop of chipotle butter on top of each steak. Garnish with basil and lime wedges.Enjoy!
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Meet Our Expert
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Kristina Vanni
Since she was 12 years old and won an award at the Pillsbury Bake-Off, Kristina has been passionate about food and cooking. In more recent years, she has been featured on TV specials for CBS and Better Homes and Gardens, brining with her her extensive knowledge of all things pork, steak and poultry related. Additionally, she has worked with Guy Fieri and the Food Network and was named “Hot Chef 2009” by the National Restaurant Association.
Recipe Details
Servings: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 34 minutes
