Dijon Pesto Steak Food

DIJON STEAK

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet.
• Brown steaks quickly on both sides.
• Remove, set aside.
• Reduce heat; add gravy, half-and-half and mustard to skillet.
• Heat, stirring, till bubbly.
• Return steaks to pan with gravy.
• Turn heat down; cover and let simmer about 30 minutes, or until done.
• (add water if necessary) Sprinkle fresh parsley over steaks just before eating.

GARLIC DIJON SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together the garlic, mustard, and lime juice.
• Trim the steak if necessary.
• Rub steak with mustard mixture and marinate 15 minutes.
• Heat a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until just smoking and grill steak 3 minutes on each side.
• (Or,you could broil steak on the rack of a broiler pan about 4 inches from heat.) Transfer steak to a platter and let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes.
• With a sharp knife, diagonally cut the steak across the grain into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
• Serve with coleslaw and fries.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Mix the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper together, and brush the mixture on the flank steak. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the raw red pepper, shallot, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the peppers soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the roasted red peppers and vinegar and cook for 5 minutes more.
• Remove from heat, cool and stir in the basil and the pine nuts.(this can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It should be served at room temperature.).
• Preheat the grill to high heat.
• Grill the flank steak for 4 to 8 minutes on each side, depending on the desired doneness. Let the steak rest on a carving plate for 1 or 2 minutes before slicing.
• Slice the steak on the bias and serve it with the red pepper pesto.
• For an Asian twist: Substitute 1 tablespoons soy sauce for the balsamic vinegar. Also, add 1 tsp.minced ginger and Dijon mustard to the marinade.

LEMON DIJON PAN STEAK

Steps:

• Cut beef into 4 serving pieces. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of beef with pepper. Cook beef in skillet 9 to 11 minutes for medium doneness (160°F), turning once. Remove beef from skillet; keep warm.
• In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except chives until smooth; add to skillet. Heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in chives. Serve over beef.

STEAK & MUSHROOMS IN BEEF-DIJON SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta and drain, keep warm Spray skillet large enough for all of your ingredients with cooking spray, heat and add beef and garlic; cook about 4 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, broth and onions.
• Reduce heat; cover and cook 3 minutes.
• Uncover; cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
• In a small bowl combine flour and milk; blend until smooth.
• Add to skillet; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened.
• Stir in mustard until smooth.
• Serve over pasta.

DIJON SWORDFISH STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Reserve half for cooking process. Add swordfish to a shallow baking dish and cover with remaining marinade, toss til well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler. Brush broiler pan with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
• Place steaks on prepared pan and broil on highest rack level, basting every two minutes. Flip over after 6 minutes and continue cooking another 6 minutes basting that side every two minutes.
• Serve with Mediterranean Style Couscous Salad w/ Roasted Veggies :).