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    Grilled Steak with Roasted Poblano and Corn Salsa

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    Poblano Salsa Steak
    Poblano Salsa Steak
    Poblano Salsa Steak
    Poblano Salsa Steak

    Grilled Steak on its own is amazing, but sometimes adding a unique topping can take it over the top, like Roasted Poblano Peppers. This Poblano and Corn Salsa is just the thing. The rich, sweet, fire roasted flavor will make your next steak dinner a memorable one.

    This dish is not spicy, but we have a variation if you prefer some heat.

    Grilled Steak with roasted poblano corn salsa over the top.
    Roasted poblano and corn salsa will make your steak dinner pop!

    Often when grilling a steak, a little salsa, relish, or fun topping enhances flavor and adds texture (like chimichurri). We created a savory duck fat granola exclusively available in our cookbook Fire + Wine that is a great example of this. While a great steak can stand up on its own, this extra flavor brings a wow factor.

    And when late summer produce is bountiful, like sweet corn and poblano peppers, this is the dish we are making. The best part is this also doubles as a great stand alone salsa.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions for Roasting Peppers on the Grill
    • Grilled Steak
    • Steak Temperature Guide
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • More Grilled Steak Recipes
    • Grilled Steak with Roasted Poblano and Corn Salsa

    Ingredients

    The goal is to use fresh summer produce for this roasted poblano salsa. Feel free to add or substitute any of your summer favorites, whenever available.

    • Fresh corn on the cob – before grilling, be sure to review our tips on the perfect grilled corn.
    • Whole poblano peppers
    • Sweet onion
    • Garlic
    • Cherry Tomatoes
    • Lime Juice
    • Kosher Salt

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions for Roasting Peppers on the Grill

    The first step focuses on how to roast poblano peppers properly so they are properly charred but not burnt. Start with preparing your grill for two-zone grilling, targeting 500 degrees F over the direct heat source.

    For roasting the peppers: Place poblano peppers over the direct heat. The peppers will cook quickly. Be sure to stay close to the grill and turn the peppers every 3 minutes so you have a dark char to the skin with some blistering. Remove when all sides are blistered. Place them in a plastic baggie so they can steam, which makes it easier to remove the skin.

    roasted poblano peppers and corn on the grill.
    Grill the peppers and corn over direct heat. Here we’re making a large batch.

    Hint: After the poblano peppers are roasted, place them into a plastic baggie and seal. Let them steam from the heat and then after 15 minutes, remove the peppers. This will allow you to easily remove the skin by peeling, or using a knife to scrape the pepper from the skin.

    Roasted poblano peppers in a plastic baggie before peeling skin.
    A baggie will help to remove the skin from any roasted pepper.

    For the corn: While the peppers are roasting, grill corn over direct heat as well. Rotate the corn every 5 minutes so all sides on the husk are charred. Then gently remove the husks to give the corn a little more char and flavor. This will take total of 20 minutes. Now it’s time to make the salsa.

    For the poblano and corn salsa: Using a sharp knife, remove the kernels from the corn, and remove the skin from the peppers. Dice up the peppers and then combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Season to taste in small increments. More citrus will add acidity, while small increments of salt can minimize any perceived bitter flavor.

    Grilled Steak

    Grilled ribeye steaks on a big green egg.
    For perfect grilled steak, buy thick cuts and use two-zone grilling method.

    The perfect way to grill steak is using direct and indirect grilling (two-zone grilling).

    1. Continue using the grill set up with two-zone grilling, targeting 500 degrees over direct heat.
    2. Coat steak with olive oil to help the seasoning stick and then liberally apply the beef rub.
    3. Place the steak over direct heat and sear for 3 minutes to get a nice char on the steaks. Flip and continue grilling over direct heat for an additional 3 minutes.
    4. Move the steak to indirect heat and close the lid. Continue grilling for an additional 6 – 8 minutes or until the internal temperature of the steak reaches 120 degrees F for a rare steak.
    5. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes. Then top the steaks with roasted poblano pepper and corn salsa and serve.

    Steak Temperature Guide

    While the USDA recommends cooking a steak to 145 degrees F, our chef temperature is based on our preference and also sourcing meat we trust. We prefer to cook our steaks to Rare or Medium Rare. Remember that carry over cooking will occur, so when the steak rests, the internal temperature will rise 3 – 5 degrees F. So if you want the steak at 125 F, then pull it from the grill at 120 using a good instant read thermometer like the Thermoworks Thermapen One.

    • Rare: 120-130 degrees F
    • Medium Rare: 130-140 degrees F
    • Medium: 140-150 degrees F
    • Medium Well: 150-160 degrees F
    • Well Done: 160 degrees F (and not recommended)

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    A grilled steak topped with a roasted poblano and corn salsa

    Variations

    If you want to add some heat and spice to the salsa, roast a jalapeño or a serrano pepper with the poblano, then chop it up to add to the salsa. You only need one for the extra heat.

    If it’s Hatch Chile season you can often find freshly fire roasted Hatch Chile at the store and can use that in place of the poblano, but note that Hatch Chilies can be spicy.

    Equipment

    • 1 Gallon Plastic Bags – These bags will be used to store the warm peppers. It will make it easier to remove the skin as they steam.
    • Instant Read Thermometer – The Thermoworks Thermapen One is the fastest and best instant read thermometer on the market. Having the thermometer will assist in never overcooking your steaks again.
    • Long Tongs – Whenever roasting or cooking on the grill, a sturdy pair of long tongs are an important investment.
    • Lump Charcoal – It will add more wood smoke and char flavor vs. briquets.

    Storage

    The salsa can be made in advance and will stay fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator. So if you need to make this in advance, feel free to do so.

    Top tip

    Buy thick steaks, at least 1 ½ inches thick. This allows easier ability to grill the perfect steak without over cooking it. Your butcher should be able to cut these up for you if you call in advance and request it.

    Want even more flavor? Check out our guide on reverse searing for a smoked and seared steak.

    More Grilled Steak Recipes

    • Reverse Sear Ribeye Steaks
    • Grilled T-Bone Steak
    • Bavette Steak with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce
    • Grilled Picanha Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
    • Grilled Hanger Steak with Red Wine Reduction Sauce

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    Grilled steak and Roasted Poblano Peppers salsa

    Grilled Steak with Roasted Poblano and Corn Salsa

    Grilled steaks topped with a sweet and rich roasted poblano and corn salsa.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Resting time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 568kcal
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge
    Cost: $20.00

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds ribeye steak (Alternatively you can use NY Strip Steak, Sirloin Steak or any large thick cut steak.)
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons beef rub

    Roasted Poblano Salsa

    • 1 ear corn on the cob
    • 2 whole poblano peppers
    • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • ¼ cup diced sweet onion (We used Walla Walla sweet onions. Yellow onions can be substituted. Red onions will bring more of an onion flavor to the salsa.)
    • ¼ cup cherry or grape tomatoes, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime (about ½ lime)
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    Instructions

    • Prepare the grill for two-zone (or direct/indirect cooking). Target 500 degrees Fahrenheit over the direct side of the grill. Coat steaks with olive oil and the beef rub.

    Roasted Poblanos Salsa

    • Grill Poblanos: Place poblano peppers over the direct heat. The peppers will cook quickly. Be sure to stay close to the grill and turn the peppers every 3 minutes so you have a dark char to the skin with some blistering. Remove when all sides are blistered. Place them in a plastic baggie and seal it so they can steam, which makes it easier to remove the skin.
    • Grill Corn: While the peppers are roasting, grill corn over direct heat. Rotate the corn every 5 minutes so all sides on the husk are charred. Then gently remove the husks to give the corn a little more char and flavor. This will take total of 20 minutes. Now it’s time to make the salsa.
    • Prep Salsa: Using a sharp knife, remove the kernels from the corn, and remove the skin from the peppers. Dice up the peppers and then combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Season to taste in small increments. More citrus will add acidity, while small increments of salt can minimize any perceived bitter flavor.

    Grilled Steak

    • Grill Over Direct Heat: Place the seasoned steak over direct heat and sear for 3 minutes to get a nice char on the steaks. Flip and continue grilling over direct heat for an additional 3 minutes.
    • Finish Over Indirect Heat: Move the steak to indirect heat and close the lid. Continue grilling for an additional 6 – 8 minutes or until the internal temperature of the steak reaches 120 degrees F for a rare steak.
    • Remove and let rest for 10 minutes. Then top the steaks with roasted poblano pepper and corn salsa and serve.

    Notes

    Variation with Heat: If you want to add some heat and spice to the salsa, roast a jalapeño or a serrano pepper with the poblano, then chop it up to add to the salsa. You only need one for the extra heat.
    Hint: After the poblano peppers are roasted, place them into a plastic baggie and seal. Let them steam from the heat and then after 15 minutes, remove the peppers. This will allow you to easily remove the skin by peeling, or using a knife to scrape the pepper from the skin.
    Steak Temperature Guide:
    • Rare: 120-130 degrees F
    • Medium Rare: 130-140 degrees F
    • Medium: 140-150 degrees F
    • Medium Well: 150-160 degrees F
    • Well Done: 160 degrees F (and not recommended)
     
    Salsa Storage: The salsa can be made in advance and will stay fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator. So if you need to make this in advance, feel free to do so.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 5mg
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