Vaquero Steaks with Pepper Relish and Goat Cheese And Chimichurri Bread

"I doubt Argentinian 'Vaqueros' (cowboys) dine on spice-rubbed steaks, nor do they grill bread with a garlic-parsley sauce, but I know they wouldn't complain if this menu wound up on their dinner plates one night!"
(serves 4)

Steaks:
3 t. brown sugar
1&1/2 t. each paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, and freshly* ground pepper
Kosher* salt, to taste
4 tri-tip or sirloin steaks, 1 lb.

Relish:
2 T. red wine vinegar
1/2 t. Dijon mustard
1/2 t. Sugar in the Raw*
1 T. EVOO
1 each red and yellow bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/4 cup scallions, sliced
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Chimichurri Bread:
2 T. unsalted Kerrygold* butter, softened*
1 T. Parmesan, grated
1/2 t. each dried oregano, dried thyme leaves, and red pepper flakes (or to taste on the last*)
2 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher* salt, to taste
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 baguette, halved horizontally

Prepare the grill to high (or turn on the broiler*).
To prepare the steaks: Combine the brown sugar and seasonings in a small bowl; transfer 1/4 t. of the mixture to a large bowl for the pepper relish. Dump the brown sugar/seasoning mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet, and turn the steaks in it - coating all sides, and pressing down with fingers to adhere. Set steaks aside.
To make the relish: Whisk vinegar, Dijon, and sugar together with the spices in the bowl. Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly, until blended. Add bell peppers and scallions, and toss to blend.
Grill or broil steaks until cooked to desired doneness, turning once, 8-10 min. total for medium-rare; depending on the thickness of the steaks. Do not turn off grill or broiler. Remove from heat, let rest 5 min., then serve with the relish and goat cheese.
To prepare the bread: Mash butter, Parmesan, herbs, pepper flakes, garlic, and salt together in a bowl; stir in parsley. Spread butter over cut sides of baguette, then grill, buttered side down, until toasted, 1-2 min.

"I believe you can achieve anything if you work hard enough to get it." ~ Victoria Beckham

Love,

MM