Southwest Pork Steaks Recipe With Creamy Black Bean & Corn Salsa (20 Minutes) by Donna John

Pork steaks are right under pork chops on my favorite ingredients list. Pork steaks are flavorful, inexpensive and cook up quickly on the grill or in a skillet. This quick and easy pork steaks recipe is the perfect porky dinner to make when you either have leftover creamy black bean and corn salsa – or want to have leftover black bean and corn salsa!

The combination of hot, seasoned pork and cool and creamy black bean and corn salsa really hits the mark. Here is what you need to gather from your fridge, pantry and spice rack: pork steaks, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cayenne, salt, black pepper, olive oil and a bowl of creamy black bean and corn salsa. If you don't have the salsa already prepared, all you need additional is a can of healthy black beans, frozen corn, red bell pepper, green onions, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise and red wine vinegar.

Tender and juicy, these Mexican-spiced pork steaks make the perfect fresh and light dinner. Count the vegetable salsa as one side dish and add another to complete the meal – or serve as a complete meal with no additional sides. I served mine with a garden salad.

Pro Tip: Always have tortilla chips around when making this dish to dip into the creamy black bean and corn salsa. It's delicious!

Cuisine: American / Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes (if salsa is not prepared)
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pork steaks
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne (optional)
• salt and black pepper
• olive oil
• 1 cup creamy black bean and corn salsa (get the recipe here)

Recipe Notes

• You could make this recipe using bone-in or boneless pork chops.

• Adjust the amounts of the seasonings to suit your tastes.

• You can grill the pork steaks or cook them on the stovetop in a skillet or grill pan.

• This recipe is easily cut in half for two servings, which is what I did.

Here's how to make it: 

1. If you don't have leftover black bean and corn salsa, prepare the recipe.
   
2. Season the pork steaks with the seasonings plus salt and black pepper, to taste. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
   
3. Grill the steaks over medium-high heat until cooked through and seared on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness. You can also cook the steaks in a cast iron skillet, nonstick skillet or in a grill pan.
   
4. Put the steaks on serving plates and spoon the salsa over the top.
   
   

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