TAOS STEAK

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"Be prepared for any guests to ask for the recipe for this spicy steak. I've handed copies to people from Maine to California!" Lorna Byrd, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 1-1/2 pounds)
6 slices Havarti cheese
1/3 cup salsa verde

Steps:

In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first 5 ingredients; grind until mixture becomes a fine powder. Rub over both sides of steak., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-11 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Top with cheese; cover and grill for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827 calories, Fat 60g fat (36g saturated fat), Cholesterol 234mg cholesterol, Sodium 1083mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 64g protein.