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title: Cuban-Spiced Steak with Pineapple Salsa
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cuban-spiced-steak-with-pineapple-salsa-691f4aab927c3f76100b2201
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 25 minutes
time_required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Protein Smart
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 11
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Citrusy Cuban spices brighten the savory pork and sweet caramelized onions
  - theme: Ease
    text: Quick and simple one-pan meal perfect for weeknights
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Cuban%20Recipes/cuban-spiced-steak-with-pineapple-salsa.avif"
---
@onion{1%unit}
@white rice{½%cup}
@ranch steak{8%oz}
@lime{1%unit}
@orange{1%unit}
@cilantro{1%unit}
@pineapple{8%oz}
@Cuban Spice Blend{1%unit}
@salt{1%tsp}
@cooking oil{1%tbsp}
@butter{1%tbsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}
@water{½%cup}

Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce.

While the white rice cooks according to package directions, drain the pineapple, reserving the juice in a #small bowl{}. Roughly chop the cilantro. Zest and quarter the lime. Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion. Zest and halve the orange. Squeeze the juice from the orange into the bowl with the reserved pineapple juice and set aside for later.

Pat the ranch steak dry with paper towels and season all over with half the Cuban Spice Blend. Roast on a #baking sheet{} until cooked to desired doneness ~{15%minutes}. Let rest while preparing the sauce.

While the steak roasts, in a second #small bowl{}, combine the pineapple, half the cilantro, juice from one lime wedge, salt, and black pepper. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, and lime juice as desired.

Heat cooking oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add the onion and stir in the remaining Cuban Spice Blend. Add water and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened ~{3%minutes}. Add the reserved juice mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened ~{1%minutes} more. Stir in the butter until melted.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the lime zest and remaining cilantro. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.