Smokey Honey Habanero Denver Cut Steak with Fresh Pico de Gallo
Chef Jody Brunori
American
Grill
In this episode of Cooking with the Vander Farmers, we’re firing up the cast-iron for a perfectly seared Denver Cut steak coated in a smokey honey habanero rub that brings the heat and the sweet! To balance out the bold flavors, we’re topping it off with a fresh, zesty Pico de Gallo. The ultimate pairing for a juicy, flavorful steak.

Ingredients
American Wagyu Denver Steak
Salt
Pepper
Honey Granules
Habanero Powder
Smoked Paprika
Olive Oil
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2 Jalapeno-small diced and no seeds
1 Tomato-diced
½ Red Onion-diced
Cilantro to taste-diced
½ Lime-juiced
Salt-to taste
Pepper-to taste
Optional: Garlic, chipotle, hot peppers
Directions
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Let the Denver steak sit out and come to room temperature for about an hour.
Mix all the spices together and rub generously on the steak.
Pre-heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Place steak in skillet and sear it from 1 minute on each side.
Lower the heat and sear 4-5 minutes on each side until you reach your desired internal temperature, flipping the steak occasionally.
Take the steak out of the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board or cooling rack for 10-15 minutes to capture the best flavor.
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Mix all ingredients together.
Place on top of the Denver steak.
Eat and Enjoy!