Ingredients

  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) sirloin steak
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Poblano Pesto, recipe follows
  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt

Method

  • Season the steak liberally with salt and pepper, and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Brush the steak with vegetable oil and cook on grill pan, undisturbed for 3 minutes.
  • Flip the steak over and cook until the steak is 130 degrees F for medium rare, about 3 minutes more.
  • Remove to a cutting board, and allow to rest a full 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Cut the steak with a sharp knife against the grain into thin slices.
  • Fan slices out onto a serving platter and top with the Poblano Pesto.
  • Char the poblano peppers on top of a gas burner, on a grill, or under the broiler) until all of the sides are blackened.
  • Place in a bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap, allowing the steam to help loosen the skin.
  • With your fingers or a spoon, scrape and discard the blackened skin then remove the seeds and core.
  • Coarsely chop the poblanos, and place into a mini food processor.
  • Add the Parmesan, cilantro, garlic, chili powder and oil and process until well combined, but not totally smooth.
  • Taste and season with salt.