Mexican Cocoa Crusted Steaks

Ingredients:

1 lb steak
2 tsp. cocoa powder
2 tsp. coffee or instant coffee
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
salt


Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa, coffee, cinnamon, and cayenne.  Coat your steaks.

Heat your pan medium-high and add olive oil.  Sprinkle steaks with salt and add to pain.  Sear on each side (depending on thickness, probably at least 4 min).

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients:

1 grated onion, divided
1 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground bison
8 oz cremini mushrooms, quartered
1/3 cup red wine
1 cup beef stock
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. red wine vinegar


Directions:

Combine 1/4 cup onion, pepper, salt, garlic, and bison. Shape into 4 patties.  Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.  Add patties and cook 3 minutes on each side.  Remove from pan.

Do not remove fat from pan.  Add mushrooms and sauté for 4 minutes. Add onion and wine.  Cook 2 minutes.  Add broth and butter and cook for 5 more min until sauce has reduced.  Add patties and vinegar to pan and cook 2 more minutes.  Serve