Over The Fire Cooking by Derek Wolf

Steak with Jalapeno Popper Croquettes Recipe (In Description)

Recipe: Servings: 4 People Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Steak: 1 NY Strip Steak 2.5 tbsp Cowboy Butter Rub Canola Oil, as needed Croquettes: 5-6 Golden Potatoes, peeled 3 tbsp Corn Starch 3 Fresh Eggs 3-4 cup Bread Crumbs 1 cup All Purpose Flour 2 medium Jalapenos, finely diced 1 cup Shredded Jack Cheese Frying Oil, as needed Avocado Ranch: 1 Fresh Avocado 2.5 tbsp Sour Cream 2 tbsp Mayonnaise 1.5 tbsp Chopped Cilantro 1.5 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Black Pepper Buttermilk, to desired consistency Salt, to taste Instructions: Croquettes: Boil your potatoes until completely softened, then mash them up in a bowl Add in the cornstarch, jalapenos, cheese and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly. Roll into small balls. Whisk eggs in a bowl and drop in the potato balls. Pull out and place in another bowl with the mixed flour and bread crumbs. Heat up some frying oil to 350F. Add the croquettes to the oil to fry for 3-4 minutes until golden crispy brown. Pull off once done and let cool Steak & Ranch: Slather your steak in oil and generously season with my Cowboy Butter rub and some ranch seasoning. Set to the side. Preheat your fire to 400F for direct cooking. Add your steak to cook for about 5-8 minutes per side or until 120F internal. Pull off once done, and let rest for 10 minutes. Add all the ingredients for the Ranch to a blender and blend until smooth, then set to the side. Slice up the steak, serve with the croquettes and top with ranch. Enjoy!