Cuban-Spiced Steak & Creamy Gravy

Cuban-Spiced Steak & Creamy Gravy

#Easy Prep #Carb Conscious #Protein Smart

🥘 Ingredients

  • bavette steak
    2 pieces
  • broccoli (cut into florets)
    1 head
  • carrot (peeled and sliced on a bias)
    1 unit
  • chicken stock concentrate
    1 unit
  • chipotle powder
    1 tsp
  • cream cheese (cubed)
    4 oz
  • cuban spice blend
    1 tbsp
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • lime
    1 unit
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • shallot (minced)
    1 unit

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • large pan
  1. 1
    Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat to 425°F. Toss broccoli and carrot on a baking sheet with 1 tsp olive oil , chipotle powder , garlic powder , zest of lime , salt, and pepper. Roast until tender and lightly charred ⏱️ 15 minutes .
    broccoli: 1 head (cut into florets), carrot: 1 unit (peeled and sliced on a bias), olive oil: 1 tbsp, chipotle powder: 1 tsp, garlic powder: 1 tsp, lime: 1 unit
  2. 2
    While veggies roast, pat bavette steak dry with paper towels. Season all over with half the cuban spice blend .
    bavette steak: 2 pieces, cuban spice blend: 1 tbsp
  3. 3
    Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining olive oil and sear steak until cooked to your liking ⏱️ 5 minutes . Transfer to a plate and let rest. Reduce heat to medium-low, add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened ⏱️ 1 minute . Whisk in chicken stock concentrate and 2 tbsp water, scraping up browned bits. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth. Mix in remaining spice blend, season to taste, and keep warm.
    shallot: 1 unit (minced), chicken stock concentrate: 1 unit, cream cheese: 4 oz (cubed)
  4. 4
    Slice pork crosswise against the grain. Serve steaks topped with creamy gravy, alongside roasted broccoli and carrots. Squeeze remaining lime over the top just before serving.