Spicy Steak & Cucumber Appetizer

Looking for an appetizer that will surprise everyone, this is a great crowd pleaser! Slices of cucumber are topped with beef Strip Steak, herbed cream cheese and a spicy Asian Sauce. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 New York Strip or Sirloin Steaks
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 seedless cucumber, sliced 1/8 inch thick (18 to 24 slices)
• 1/4 cup Korean red chili sauce aka gochujang (or Red Chilli Oil)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar, plain
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional Toppings: Micro greens, chopped kimchi, chopped roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, sliced scallions
  

DIRECTIONS:

Combine cream cheese, green onion, cilantro and soy sauce in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

Combine red chili sauce/oil, vinegar, honey and garlic powder in medium bowl; set aside.

Place steak on grill and cook to medium rare. Remove steaks; keep warm.

To assemble, top each cucumber slice with 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture. Cut steak into bite-size pieces (be sure to trim); toss in gochujang mixture. Top cream cheese mixture with steak.

Garnish with micro greens, kimchi, peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro and scallions, and enjoy!