New York Steak With Madagascar Pepper And Port Wine Food

GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK WITH FIVE-PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring the beef stock to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Immediately lower to a simmer and cook until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 45 minutes. Set aside.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle the strip steaks with the salt and pepper and let sit for 15 minutes.
• Place the steaks on the grill, evenly spaced, and grill for 2 1/2 minutes; rotate a quarter turn and cook another 2 1/2 minutes¿this creates cross-hatch sear marks. Flip the steaks and repeat on the reverse side. Remove steaks to a baking sheet and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Combine 2 tablespoons of the butter, the shallots and the five-peppercorn blend in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the shallots and peppercorns are fragrant and the butter is beginning to bubble. Off the heat, add the brandy and the red wine. Carefully place the saucepan back on the burner and allow the brandy and wine to flame. Add the reduced beef stock and the heavy whipping cream, bring to a boil and immediately lower to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has reduced by two-thirds, about 8 to 10 minutes. Prior to serving, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the sauce, then remove from the heat.
• With a sharp knife, slice the steaks 1/2-inch thick on the bias. Transfer to a large serving platter and spoon over the five-peppercorn sauce. Garnish with the minced parsley. Serve immediately.

NEW YORK STEAK WITH GREEN PEPPERCORNS AND PORT WINE

Steps:

• With the back of a heavy saucepan, crush the white and black peppercorns. Remove most of fat from the steaks. Season with salt and crushed peppercorns.
• Heat a large heavy saucepan. Pour in oil, and over high heat, cook the steaks 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Transfer meat to a warm platter and reserve.
• Carefully discard grease in pan and deglaze with Port. Simmer until reduced by half. Add cream and veal stock and continue to reduce until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Whisk in butter, 1 small piece at a time. Season, to taste, with salt.
• Place 1 steak on each warmed serving plate. Spoon sauce over steaks and sprinkle green peppercorns equally over each portion.

ROAST HANGER STEAK, PORT WINE AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM WITH ROAST SHALLOTS

Steps:

• For the steak: Trim fat and silver skin from steak.
• For the marinade: Mix all ingredients together. Marinate steak and scraps for 24 hours refrigerated.
• Remove steaks from marinade. Strain and reserve juices. Skim off oil and discard. Saute scraps, vegetables and spices to brown. Drain fat. Add marinade and reduce to half. Add 2 cups cold water and bring to boil. Simmer minimum 30 minutes, skimming impurities from top.
• For the finished dish: In the olive oil, saute seasoned hanger steaks over high heat. Brown steaks and turn over. Add shallots and cook steaks to desired temperature (rare to medium rare) and remove. Add shiitakes, season and saute with shallots for 2 minutes. Deglaze pan with port wine and reduce to half. Add strained stock. Simmer and reduce to desired consistency. Finish with butter, rosemary and season. Slice steak 1/4-inch thick, against the grain, and on the bias. Top with sauce and serve.

SLATE'S NEW MEXICO STEAK FINGERS

Steps:

• Steak Fingers: Cut the steak into 1/3 to 1/4-inch strips. Season with salt and pepper. Place the steak in the buttermilk and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. While the steak is marinating, make your sauces.
• Green Chile Sauce: Heat a medium size saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for a few minutes. Add salt, poblano and tomatillos and cook for about 5 minutes, or just until the peppers begin to soften. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to the pan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Cheese Sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk well. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in the milk and bring to boil.
• Over low heat, whisk in cheese until it is all melted. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm.
• Heat the oil in medium to large heavy bottom casserole to 350 degrees F.
• Dredge the steak fingers in flour and place into hot oil. Fry for 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon cheese sauce onto a plate. Place steak fingers in a pile and spoon green chile sauce on top.