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Steak bites with blue cheese butter and smoked pepita crumb - seared to perfection, bursting with flavor, tender steak bites are smeared with melting bluecheese butter, and a crunchy topping of smoked pepitas! | www.viktoriastable.com

Steak bites with blue cheese butter and smoked peppita crumbs

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 (15-20 pieces)
Calories 365 kcal
Author Viktoria

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs New York strip steak 1 inch thick
  • 2 Tbs black pepper
  • 2 Tbs ground allspice
  • 2 Tbs salt
  • 4 Tbs Gorgonzolla cheese or other creamy blue cheese
  • 2 Tbs butter
  • 1/4 cup roasted salted pepitas
  • a pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Remove the side fat strip from the steak, and cut into 1 inch cubes, then salt liberally. Let the steak come to room temperature.
  2. Grind the pepitas in a mortar and pestle, or chop roughly with a knife. Add a pinch of smoked paprika, and salt.
  3. Mix the black pepper and allspice in a shallow dish.
  4. Dip each steak cub in the black pepper spice rub and press down to cover it thoroughly on all sides.
  5. Mix blue cheese and butter, and leave in the fridge until you prepare the steak bites.
  6. Heat a cast iron or other skillet for about 1-2 minutes, add 1-2 Tbs of oil.
  7. Working in batches, place a few steak cubes - they should start sizzle loudly (if not, the pan is not too hot). Flip the cubes to a different side, every 30 seconds to sear on all 6 sides, for a total cooking time of 3 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, and place a knob of blue cheese butter on top of each. Sprinkle with the pepita topping.

Recipe Notes

Try to get a 1 inch thick steak cut. If it's not thick enough, you might need to reduce the cooking time. Either use a thermometer (the inside temperature for medium-rare should read 130 - 135°F).