* Place 1 1/2 pounds cubed peeled sweet potatoes in a saucepan, and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return potatoes to pan. Add 1 cup 1% low-fat milk, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup chopped green onions. Mash to desired consistency. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.
For spicier steaks, increase the ground red pepper by 1/4 teaspoon or more.
Photo by: Photo: Bob Esparza; Styling: Cindy Barr
Prepare grill.
To prepare relish, brush oil over corn and bell pepper. Place corn and bell pepper on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 20 minutes or until lightly browned, turning every 5 minutes. Place bell pepper in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove pepper from bag; peel and chop. Place pepper in a large bowl.
Cut kernels from ears of corn to measure 2 1/2 cups; add to bell pepper. Stir in onion and next 4 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt).
To prepare steak, combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, onion powder, and next 7 ingredients (through black pepper); rub salt mixture evenly over steaks. Place steaks on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Serve with relish.
Cooking Light MAY 2007
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Chile-Rubbed Steak with Corn and Red Pepper Relish
Cheddar sweet potatoes*
Argentine Malbec wine
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This fresh twist on a meat-and-potatoes meal makes a great choice for an informal dinner party. If you like even more spice, add a chopped chipotle chile to the sweet potatoes. (Serves 6)
* Place 1 1/2 pounds cubed peeled sweet potatoes in a saucepan, and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return potatoes to pan. Add 1 cup 1% low-fat milk, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup chopped green onions. Mash to desired consistency. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.
Chile-Rubbed Steak with Corn and Red Pepper Relish
Cheddar sweet potatoes*
Argentine Malbec wine
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