Cajun Broiled Ribeye with Corn Succotash
A Southern-style broiled bone-in ribeye gets a smoky spice crust and a quick summer corn, tomato, and zucchini succotash that fits a July Washington dinner.
Ingredients
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Choice Bone-in Ribeye Beef Steak1 bone-in ribeye, about 1 1/4 pounds $11.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob2 ears, kernels cut from cobs $0.50
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Zucchini1 small zucchini, diced $1.79
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Fresh Roma Tomato1 medium tomato, diced
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Jumbo Yellow Onion1/2 small onion, finely diced $0.99
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Garlic1 clove, minced $0.79
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Olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon
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Brown sugar1/2 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher saltas needed
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Apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon
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Butter1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Pat the ribeye very dry, let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, and position an oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the broiler; heat the broiler on high and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil.
- Cut the corn kernels from the cobs, dice the zucchini, tomato, and onion, mince the garlic, and stir together the smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, black pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil into a paste.
- Rub the spice paste all over the ribeye, place it on the prepared sheet pan, and broil for 5 to 7 minutes per side, flipping once, until deeply browned and the center reaches 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium before resting.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board, loosely tent with foil, and rest for 8 minutes so the juices settle and the temperature rises slightly.
- While the steak rests, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the onion for 2 minutes, then add the corn and zucchini and cook 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned and just tender.
- Stir in the garlic, tomato, butter, and apple cider vinegar; cook 1 minute more, then season the succotash with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the ribeye off the bone, cut against the grain, and plate with the bone and spoonfuls of warm corn succotash alongside.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $18–$22 for 2 servings, depending on the steak weight and produce amounts used.
Health notes: About 720 calories per serving with high protein, moderate carbs from corn, and a rich but balanced fat profile from ribeye.
Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Pinot Noir works with the charred ribeye while staying bright enough for the sweet corn succotash.