French Bistro Steak And Tomatoes Food

PERFECT FRENCH BISTRO STYLE STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. 2. Heat a pan, preferably a cast iron skillet, over high for 5 minutes. Generously season steaks with sea salt and pepper. 3. Drizzle a small amount of evoo on steaks and place in the preheated pan. Brown steaks on the first side for 7 minutes. Turn steaks and transfer the pan to 350°F oven. Cook steaks in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes for medium rare. Transfer steaks to prepared baking pan. Lightly cover pan with foil, and let steaks rest for 10 minutes. 4. Return hot cast iron pan to a burner. Add shallots and mushrooms to the pan, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned. Add garlic and continue cooking 1 minute more.Add wine and chicken broth; reduce by half. Sauce should coat a the back of a spoon. 5. Slice steaks and arrange on serving platter. Top with sautéed mushrooms and wine sauce. Serve immediately.

BISTRO STEAK

Steps:

• Brush four 12-ounce boneless rib-eyes with canola oil, season with salt and rub with Chili Spice Rub (recipe below) on one side. Grill rub-side down over high heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, cover and grill 5 to 6 more minutes (for medium-rare). Serve with Bar Americain Steak Sauce (recipe below).
• Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.

FRENCH BISTRO STEAK AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in half and squeeze out seeds. Slice tomatoes into thin strips.
• Thinly slice green portion of onion.
• Combine in a medium bowl.
• Crumble in cheese.
• Add 1 tsp (5 mL) oil and pinches of salt and pepper. Stir to mix.
• In a small bowl, stir Dijon with pinches of salt, pepper and rosemary until evenly mixed.
• Rub all over steaks.
• Lightly coat a large frying pan, preferably non-stick, with oil and set over medium-high heat.
• When hot, add steaks. Cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Place on plates and generously top with tomato mixture.

FRENCH BISTRO STEAK ON GARLIC CROUTES AND POTATO FRITES

Steps:

• Potato Frites:.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In bowl, toss potatoes with oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Arrange on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake, turning once, for 40 minutes or until tender inside and crisp outside.
• While potatoes cook, start the Bistro Steak.
• Bistro Steak On Garlic Croutes:.
• Rub bread all over with cut side of garlic; brush with 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of the oil. Toast on baking sheet for 10 minutes or until golden.
• Meanwhile, trim off all but 1/8 inch (3 mm) fat from steak, if needed.
• Roll edges in peppercorns to coat.
• In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; cook steaks for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until medium-rare inside and browned. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm.
• Add wine and stock to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any brown bits. Boil for about 1 minute or until reduced by half. Remove from heat.
• Stir in red pepper, shallot, butter and any juices accumulated on plate.
• Cut steaks in half; place on croûtes.
• Pour sauce over top.
• Serve with Potato Frites.