Minute Steaks With Anchovy Butter Food

THIS GREAT RECIPE CALLS FOR POUNDED-THIN TOP ROUND STEAKS THAT ARE VERY QUICKLY COOKED, THEN SERVED IN A STACK WITH AMPLE AMOUNTS OF ANCHOVY-HERB BUTTER SANDWICHED IN BETWEEN THE STEAKS. INGREDIENTS2

Steps:

• In a skillet, combine the anchovies, shallot and vinegar. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the anchovies break down and the vinegar has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Mash the anchovies with a wooden spoon. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and let cool to room temperature. Add the butter, herbs and pepper and mix well. Scrape the butter onto a sheet of parchment paper and roll into a log or pack into an airtight container. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the canola oil until smoking. Season the steaks on both sides with the Montreal steak spice. Working in 2 batches, sear the steaks over high heat for 30 to 40 seconds per side until well browned outside but rare. Transfer the steaks to a rack set over a baking sheet. On a serving plate, stack the steak slices with a big pat of the anchovy butter between each slice. Top with a big pat of butter and serve immediately, dividing the stack at the table. Make Ahead: The anchovy butter can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 1 month. Notes: Montreal steak spice, which includes garlic, coriander and cayenne, is based on the spices used in Montreal smoked meat. It's available at supermarkets. Notes: Sweet-salty unagi sauce is available at Japanese markets. America's Best Brunch SpotsBest Chicken Dishes in the U.S.Best Ethnic Food in the U.S.Best Burgers in the U.S.America's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Credit: Hugue Dufour Image Credit: Con Poulos

MINUTE STEAKS WITH ANCHOVY BUTTER

Steps:

• In a skillet, combine the anchovies, shallot and vinegar. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the anchovies break down and the vinegar has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Mash the anchovies with a wooden spoon. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and let cool to room temperature. Add the butter, herbs and pepper and mix well. Scrape the butter onto a sheet of parchment paper and roll into a log or pack into an airtight container. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the canola oil until smoking. Season the steaks on both sides with the Montreal steak spice. Working in 2 batches, sear the steaks over high heat for 30 to 40 seconds per side until well browned outside but rare. Transfer the steaks to a rack set over a baking sheet. On a serving plate, stack the steak slices with a big pat of the anchovy butter between each slice. Top with a big pat of butter and serve immediately, dividing the stack at the table. MAKE AHEAD The anchovy butter can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 1 month. NOTES Montreal steak spice, which includes garlic, coriander and cayenne, is based on the spices used in Montreal smoked meat. It's available at supermarkets.

STEAK WITH ANCHOVY GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife. Mash together butter, anchovy paste, lemon juice, garlic paste, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until combined well. Stir in parsley.
• Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté steaks 1 at a time, turning once, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• Top steaks with a dollop of anchovy butter and slice.

MINUTE STEAKS WITH BARBEQUE BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place each steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (or inside a resealable freezer bag) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound each steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Remove steaks from plastic.
• Generously season each steak with salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.
• Combine beef broth, barbeque sauce, hot sauce, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chilled butter to broth mixture but do not stir.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke, about 1 minute. Place each steak in the pan; sear for 45 to 60 seconds on each side. Remove steaks from skillet and set them aside to rest.
• Pour the broth mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir occasionally until butter is melted and incorporated, about 2 minutes.
• Spoon broth and butter mixture over steak and serve.

FAUX FILETS AU BEURRE D'ANCHOIS (STEAK WITH ANCHOVY BUTTER)

Steps:

• Remove the anchovies from the cans and drain well; rinse under cold running water and pat dry.
• Place the anchovies and the butter in a food processor or a blender and process, or mix with an immersion blender in a bowl until the anchovy butter is smooth.
• Set aside.
• Bring salted water to a boil in a steamer, place the broccoli in the top of the steamer and steam 3 to 6 minutes or until done to your taste.
• Remove from steamer and keep warm.
• Pre-heat the broiler.
• Heat a large frying pan over high heat.
• When the pan is very hot, saute the steaks about one minute one each side--the meat should be seared on the outside, raw on the inside.
• Place the steaks on a sheet pan and coat the steaks with 2/3 of the anchovy butter.
• Broil for three minutes without turning for medium rare, longer if you prefer.
• Place the steaks on a warm platter and cover.
• Place the sheet pan across two burners and, over medium high heat, melt the remaining butter, stirring and scraping to get all the fond from the pan.
• Cut the steaks into thin slices.
• Add the juice from the steaks to the butter.
• Spoon half half the butter mixture over the sliced steak and toss the broccoli in the remaining butter.
• Serve immediately.

PEPPER STEAK WITH BUTTER BEAN MASH AND PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Mix together the anchovy essence with half of the butter and one tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil.
• Smear the mixture all over the mushrooms. Place in a roasting dish and cook for 12-15 minutes, when the mushrooms should be just tender.
• Meanwhile melt the remaining butter in a heavy-based saucepan.
• Add in the chopped onion and cook over a medium heat until just softened, around 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
• Stir in the butter beans and allow to just heat through.
• Place the white, black and pink peppercorns and sea salt in a pestle and mortar and roughly crush. Alternatively place in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin.
• Rub the dijon mustard all over the steaks, then tip half the peppercorn mixture onto a plate. Coat both sides of one of the steaks with the salt and pepper mix.
• Repeat the process with the other steak.
• Heat a heavy-based frying pan until smoking hot, then add in the light olive oil.
• Fry for about 2-3 minutes each side depending on thickness and how rare you like your steak. Remove from the pan and allow to rest.
• Next add about 2-3 tablespoons of the cream to the butterbeans with the horseradish and season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Blend or mash to a rough puree and then stir in the parsley and chives. You may need to add a little more cream if the mash is too stiff.
• Finally over a high heat, de-glaze the steak pan with the sherry, stirring to incorporate all the lovely juices. Stir in the remaining mustard and the cream. Bring to a gentle bubble and thicken slightly.
• Serve the steaks with the butterbean mash with the roast mushrooms on one side and a drizzle of the sherry cream sauce. Serve with wilted spinach.