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@seattlehanddoc Steak & Cheese Pinwheels w/herb butter sauce • 2 lbs skirt steak, butterflied and pounded to ¼” thick • 8 slices pepper jack cheese • 2 jalapeños, seeded, diced • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped • 1 tsp kosher salt • ½ tsp black pepper • 1 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • olive oil @garciadelacruzoliveyou Lime Butter Sauce • 4 tbsp butter, softened • 1 tbsp jalapeños, finely diced • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp) • 1 tsp garlic, minced • ½ tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp black pepper Instructions 1. Make Lime Butter: Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth. Shape into a log or store in a bowl. Chill at least 30 mins. 2. Prepare Steak: Butterfly and pound steak to ¼” thickness. Season both sides with all spices. 3. Assemble Filling: Layer cheese slices, sprinkle jalapeños and cilantro evenly. 4. Roll & Slice: Roll tightly from the short end, secure with toothpicks every 2 inches. Slice into 1” pinwheels. 5. Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high (400–450°F). Oil pinwheels and grill 3–4 mins per side, until internal temp is 130–135°F. Rest 3–5 mins. 6. Serve: Remove toothpicks. Top with lime butter and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. #dinner #DinnerIdeas #steak #steakdinner #protein #bulking #mealprep @nwknifeworks @lodgecastiron @garciadelacruzoliveyou #athlete #highschoolsports

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Video #12396 · Vlog

Cooking steak and cheese pinwheelsfrom @seattlehanddoc

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Overview

A chef prepares steak and cheese pinwheels with herb butter sauce. He lays out the steak, tenderizes it, and seasons it with spices. His assistant chops cilantro and jalapeños. He adds cheese, cilantro, and jalapeños to the steak, rolls it up, and ties it with string. He sears the steak rolls in a pan, then cuts them into pinwheels. He adds more seasoning and sears the pinwheels again. His assistant makes a lime butter sauce. He dips the pinwheels in the sauce and eats them.

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  1. 1Prep ingredients
  2. 2Assemble dish
  3. 3Cook and present

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Visual hook · 5%

Close-up shot of a man holding a piece of cooked meat, with a platter of meat rolls in the background.

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Hook and payoff

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Hook

Presenting the finished dish with a playful caption to establish expertise and create intrigue.

Payoff

Tasting the finished dish with visible enjoyment, reinforcing the chef's expertise and the dish's deliciousness.

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Culinary Expertise Showcase

Demonstrate culinary skill through the preparation of a complex dish, emphasizing the chef's expertise and the dish's appeal.

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    Ingredient Prep

    Showcasing the preparation of key ingredients, highlighting freshness and quality.

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    Spice Blending

    Demonstrating the creation of a unique spice blend, emphasizing the chef's knowledge of flavor profiles.

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    Filling Creation

    Preparing the filling with fresh herbs and peppers, adding visual appeal and hinting at the dish's complexity.

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    Steak Assembly

    Layering the steak with cheese and filling, demonstrating the precise assembly process.

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    Rolling and Tying

    Rolling the steak into pinwheels and securing them, showcasing the chef's technique and attention to detail.

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    Searing and Browning

    Searing the pinwheels in a pan, creating a visually appealing crust and locking in flavors.

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    Slicing Reveal

    Slicing the cooked pinwheels to reveal the layered interior, highlighting the dish's intricate construction.

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    Butter Sauce Creation

    Preparing a lime butter sauce, adding a finishing touch and enhancing the dish's flavor profile.

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    Final Presentation

    Arranging the sliced pinwheels on a board and drizzling with sauce, creating a visually stunning presentation.

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Steak & Cheese Pinwheels w/herb butter sauce • 2 lbs skirt steak, butterflied and pounded to ¼” thick • 8 slices pepper jack cheese • 2 jalapeños, seeded, diced • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped • 1 tsp kosher salt • ½ tsp black pepper • 1 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • olive oil @garciadelacruzoliveyou Lime Butter Sauce • 4 tbsp butter, softened • 1 tbsp jalapeños, finely diced • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp) • 1 tsp garlic, minced • ½ tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp black pepper Instructions 1. Make Lime Butter: Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth. Shape into a log or store in a bowl. Chill at least 30 mins. 2. Prepare Steak: Butterfly and pound steak to ¼” thickness. Season both sides with all spices. 3. Assemble Filling: Layer cheese slices, sprinkle jalapeños and cilantro evenly. 4. Roll & Slice: Roll tightly from the short end, secure with toothpicks every 2 inches. Slice into 1” pinwheels. 5. Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high (400–450°F). Oil pinwheels and grill 3–4 mins per side, until internal temp is 130–135°F. Rest 3–5 mins. 6. Serve: Remove toothpicks. Top with lime butter and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. #dinner #DinnerIdeas #steak #steakdinner #protein #bulking #mealprep @nwknifeworks @lodgecastiron @garciadelacruzoliveyou #athlete #highschoolsports

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