[PROTEIN DOUBLE RANCH STEAK] Peruvian Steak Skewers with Creamy Salsa & Arroz Chaufa

• Wash and dry produce.
• Core and dice bell pepper into 1/4-inch pieces. Roughly chop cilantro.
• Pat steak* dry with paper towels; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• In a medium bowl, combine steak, half the oregano, half the cumin (all the oregano and cumin for 4 servings), half the garlic-ginger scallion paste (read the label on the packets, the garlic-ginger scallion paste and chimichurri look alike!), a pinch of salt, and pepper. Toss to thoroughly coat. Set aside until ready to use.

Place skewers in a shallow dish and cover with water to soak (this helps prevent the skewers from burning!).

Pat steak* dry with paper towels; cut into 1/2-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, combine steak, half the oregano, half the cumin (all the oregano and cumin for 4), half the garlic-ginger scallion paste, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Toss to thoroughly coat steak. Set aside until ready to use. TIP: Read the label on the packets of sauce! The garlic-ginger scallion paste and chimichurri look alike!

• In a small bowl, combine chimichurri and mayonnaise.

• Place in refrigerator until ready to use.

• Carefully thread steak onto skewers. (you should have 6-8 skewers; 12-16 skewers for 4 servings)

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan (or grill pan) over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add steak skewers in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side.

• Transfer skewers to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

• Once rice is done, heat a drizzle of oil in a second large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender, 2-3 minutes.

• Stir in peas and cooked rice in a single layer. Cook, without stirring, until rice is slightly crispy on bottom and peas are warmed through, 2-3 minutes.

• Stir in soy sauce and remaining garlic-ginger scallion paste. Stir, breaking up rice until everything is coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan (or grill pan) over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add steak skewers in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer skewers to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.