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Floribbean Fiesta Steak

Taste the islands with this vibrant steak recipe. Black beans and corn served with Mojo-marinated beef Chuck Eye Steaks. Top with creamy avocado for a dish that can't be beat.

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Ingredients:

  • 4 beef Chuck Eye Steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1 cup prepared mojo marinade
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 1-1/4 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup refrigerated or bottled prepared medium salsa with lime and garlic
  • 1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 ripe avocado, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup prepared ranch dressing
  • 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • Salt

Cooking:

  1. Place beef steaks in food-safe plastic bag. Add mojo marinade; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Combine beans, corn and salsa in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile place cilantro in food processor container. Cover; process until chopped. Add avocado, dressing and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cover; process until smooth. Season with salt, as desired. Set aside.
  4. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Season evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spray ridged grill pan or large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in pan; cook 12 to 15 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt, as desired.
  5. Serve steaks with bean mixture. Top with avocado mixture.

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Bourbon Blueberry & Brie Bacon Cheeseburger

Brian Capps of Louisville, KY, has been crowned the 2021 Derby Burger Champion in the 10th Annual Derby Burger Challenge. Capps’ burger, made with 100% Kentucky Cattlemen’s ground beef is packed with flavor. The patty is topped with brie, thick-cut bacon, a blueberry bourbon sauce and arugula - all on a brioche bun.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef
  • 4 Slices Bacon, thick sliced
  • 1/4 inch Sliced Brie Cheese, rind removed
  • 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 Lemon, halved
  • 1/8 cup White Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Bourbon
  • 2 Brioche Buns
  • 2 Tbsp. Salted Butter
  • Arugula 
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper

Recipe

1. Form Two Patties and Set Aside.

2. Preheat your skillet over medium high heat. Add butter, and sliced buns. Cook until golden brown, set aside.

3. Salt and pepper both sides of the burger patty, cook over medium high heat. Cook until internal temperature of 160°F (USDA recommended), add cheese before taking off heat until melted.

4. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a small pot. Cook on medium to low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly add your slurry mixture to thicken blueberry sauce. Remove mixture from heat and stir in your bourbon.

5. Build your burger. Place your burger patty with melted cheese, cooked bacon, blueberry sauce on the bottom bun. Top the burger with arugula and add the top bun.

6. Enjoy!

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