Red Pepper Sauce for Beef Tenderloin
Bistecca!
Buon giorno!
Steak or bistecca ,as the Italians call it, can be a rather routine pleasure…UNLESS it is complimented by something special which pairs so divinely with it as to make it pop with flavor. Fire up the coals!! STEAK WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE is just one of those dishes that perfectly illustrates this. Not only does the sauce "dress" the meat in a way that is lovely on the plate, but also, it lifts every bite with a flavor so well matched to the beef that it makes you wonder why you aren't serving it this way all the time! This steak preparation will be a hit with your guests and family and also will win your heart because it is soooo easy!
The beef: You can use almost any steak cut you like for this, but I like the flatiron steak or, as it is also called, the shoulder top blade steak. It is not terribly expensive, and is well suited to the use of an overnight marinade with simple ingredients. I like to whack it a little with a mallet and pierce it some to help tenderize it. The marinade does the rest and gives it lovely added flavor without being the "star" and fighting with the magnificent sauce yet to come.
The sauce: I can't say enough about this beautiful roasted red pepper sauce or the way it marries to the meat when served. The sauce can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated. It is up to you whether you have the time or inclination to roast your own peppers. If you do, you can find an easy recipe HERE! The sauce becomes even easier when you use one of the good bottled varieties of roasted peppers available at the grocer. In this event, I like to use the jar of WHOLE peppers not the ones sliced or cut. Patting them dry is recommended.
Double down: This recipe can serve 4 but my strong recommendation is doubling the meat amount, as this stuff will fly off the plate.
The aftermath: Just pray that you have leftovers! The next day, the leftover sliced steak with the sauce makes amazing paninis and also contributes to the best steak and eggs you will ever enjoy.
Italians are famous for enjoying steak and peppers. However, this is an experience altogether different!
STEAK WITH (ROASTED) RED PEPPER SAUCE
Serves: about 4
Prep: 45 minutes
Cook: about 15 minutes
1 Flatiron Steak (approx 1 3/4 lb.) or any type of steak you like
THE MARINADE
2 Cloves Fresh Garlic – sliced
3/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves or Lemon Thyme Leaves
1 tsp. Dried Oregano
Plenty of Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
Pound the steak a little with a mallet or heavy object and pierce it with sharp end of mallet or a knife in several places.
Whisk above ingredients for marinade together and marinate steak several hours or preferably overnight, turning once during marinating.
Discard the marinade and grill your steak to taste – let rest 10 minutes – then slice to serve. Pour a little of the sauce on the meat as pictured or serve the sauce on the side—or both!
THE ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
1 Cup Roasted Red Peppers (Look HERE to roast your own) or use whole roasted red peppers from jar drained and patted dry
1/2 Cup Almonds
1 Garlic Clove
Dash of Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 Tsp. Dried Oregano
1 Tsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves or Lemon Thyme Leaves
1/8 Tsp. Sugar
3 Rounded Tbsp. Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp.Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh Parsley for garnish
Place all above ingredients for sauce except the parsley into a blender, Vitamix, or food processor.
Blend well until smooth.
You can make this gorgeous red sauce ahead and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use. The recipe makes about 1 1/4 cups of sauce which is enough for 2 steaks.
Serve the sauce at room temperature with your sliced steak—or even lamb!
Make extra and look forward to leftovers for sandwiches, paninis, and a steak and eggs breakfast treat not to be believed.
Some say there is nothing better than steak and peppers… unless it is STEAK WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE! Steak served with this sauce is transformative. You will love it! This is one of those times, you might want to grab a bottle of the best Barolo you can afford and sit back and enjoy! A marriage made in heaven… or maybe in Italy!
PARLA COME MANGI!
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