JALAPENO RIB EYE STEAKS

Jalapeno Rib Eye Steaks

1/4 cup cilantro or parsley, chopped
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
4 rib eye steaks, about 1/2 pound each
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (comino)

Prepare grill or broiler.

Combine cilantro and jalapenos in a bowl. Cut a pocket in the side of each steak, without cutting all the way through. Stuff pockets with cilantro mixture and secure closed with wooden picks.

Combine remaining ingredients and pepper to taste in a bowl and rub over outside of steaks. Grill or broil about 5 inches from heat source 4 to 5 minutes per side, or longer for more well done meat. Remove wooden picks before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information: 822 calories, 44 g fat, 100 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates, 286 mg cholesterol, 371 mg sodium, trace fiber