Sekai no Shokutaku

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Steakhouse Dinner

Herb-grilled steak brushed with olive oil and butter and cooked to perfect medium rare with roast potatoes and sautéed peppers rivals even the best steakhouse.

Ingredients

ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
  • strip steaks, 24–32 ounces4
  • rosemary, finely chopped1 1/4 tsp
  • thyme, finely chopped2 tsp
  • salt
  • black pepper, freshly ground
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • unsalted butter, divided4 tbsp
  • redskin potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 2-inch cubes2 lb
  • salt1 tbsp
  • black pepper1 tbsp
  • olive oil3/4 cup
  • garlic, minced1 tbsp
  • rosemary, dried1 1/2 tsp
  • thyme, dried1 tbsp
  • assorted bell peppers, sliced into 3-inch strips4
  • olive oil1 tbsp
  • salt
  • black pepper, freshly ground
  • red wine1/2 cup
  • red wine or cognac, a few glasses; or cognacglass
  • salad, for an appetizer, preferably with homemade dressing

Method 12 steps

  1. Set up a charcoal grill for direct and indirect heat.

  2. Heat a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.

  3. Shock potatoes in a bowl of ice water, drain, and pat very dry with paper towels.

  4. Place potatoes on a cooling rack and let dry for 2 hours.

  5. Combine remaining roast potatoes ingredients in a large stainless steel bowl. Add dry potatoes and toss to coat.

  6. Place potatoes on a 13x9-inch baking pan and bake at 450°F for 25 minutes.

  7. Meanwhile, prepare the steaks: Brush steaks with extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper and rub herbs into flesh.

  8. Grill steaks, covered, over direct heat, for 1¼ minutes, then rotate 90° and cook for another 1¼ minutes. Flip and repeat 1 more time.

  9. Move steaks to indirect heat and cook, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 143°F for medium rare.

  10. Remove to serving platters and top each with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Keep warm in a 200°F oven.

  11. Meanwhile, heat a 10-inch straight-sided sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and peppers to pan and cook, shaking the pan often, 8 minutes. Remove to serving platters.

  12. Place potatoes on serving platters. Garnish with sprigs of rosemary, if desired. Serve.