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title: "Cuban-Spiced Rib-Eye Steak"
source: {name: "HelloFresh", url: "https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cuban-spiced-rib-eye-steak-69b47c9b3ccf1147243b5835"}
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk]
tags: [Cuban, Steak, Rice, Quick, Meat]
rating: 0.0
rating_count: 0
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/cuban-spiced-rib-eye-steak.avif"
---
Preheat #oven{} to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce.

Cook @white rice{1%cup} according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain @pineapple{2%cups}, reserving the juice in a #small bowl{}. Roughly chop @cilantro{1%bunch}. Zest and quarter @lime{1}. Halve, peel, and thinly slice @onion{1}. Zest and halve @orange{1}. Squeeze juice from the orange into the bowl with the reserved pineapple juice; set aside.

Pat @grass-fed rib-eye steak{2%steaks} dry with paper towels; season all over with half the @Cuban Spice Blend{2%tsp}. Heat @cooking oil{2%tbsp} in a #large skillet{} over medium-high heat. Sear steaks ~{4%minutes} per side until desired doneness. Transfer to a plate to rest.

In the same skillet, add @butter{2%tbsp} and onion. Cook ~{5%minutes} until softened. Stir in remaining Cuban Spice Blend. Add @water{½%cup} and cook, stirring occasionally, ~{2%minutes}. Add reserved juice mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, ~{1%minutes} more.

In a second #small bowl{}, combine pineapple, half the cilantro, juice from 1 wedge of lime, @salt{1%pinch}, and @black pepper{1%pinch}. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, and lime juice as desired.

Fluff cooked white rice with a fork; stir in lime zest and remaining cilantro. Taste and season with salt and black pepper if desired. Serve steaks topped with caramelized onions and sauce, alongside cilantro-lime rice and pineapple salsa.