Jul 13 2026
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El Matador Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina
Time1h
Serves4

grilled steak, cilantro lime rice, grilled peppers and onions, chimichurri, guacamole, pico de gallo, red cabbage, cotija cheese

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Ingredients

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Grilled Steak

Cilantro Lime Rice

Grilled Peppers and Onions

Chimichurri

Guacamole

Pico de Gallo

Red Cabbage

Cotija Cheese

Method

Grilled Steak

  1. 1

    Prepare the Steak

    Preheat your grill to high heat. Rub the ribeye steaks with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Grill the Steak

    Place the seasoned steaks on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Cilantro Lime Rice

  1. 3

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the long grain white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  2. 4

    Flavor the Rice

    Once cooked, remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.

Grilled Peppers and Onions

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the bell peppers and red onion into strips. Toss them in olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Grill the Vegetables

    Grill the vegetables on high heat for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are tender and slightly charred. Remove from grill and set aside.

Chimichurri

  1. 7

    Mix Chimichurri

    In a bowl, combine chopped parsley, oregano, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Guacamole

  1. 8

    Prepare the Guacamole

    In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados. Stir in lime juice, salt, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped onion. Mix until combined and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Pico de Gallo

  1. 9

    Mix Pico de Gallo

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Red Cabbage

  1. 10

    Prepare the Red Cabbage

    In a bowl, toss the shredded red cabbage with lime juice and salt. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to soften.

Cotija Cheese

  1. 11

    Prepare the Cotija Cheese

    Crumble the cotija cheese and set it aside for serving.

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