Grilled
Flatiron Steak with Cabernet-Shallot Reduction and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Courtesy of Kevin Lacassin
www.NolaFoodie.com
Serves 2, Wine Pairing: Cabernet
Sauvignon
GRILLED FLATIRON STEAK
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (12-16 ounce) flatiron STEAK
- Kosher SALT
- Fresh ground black PEPPER
- GARLIC POWDER
METHOD
Slice one large steak down
the middle, across the grain to create two smaller steaks. Bring to room temperature
and rub evenly with olive oil, then season with fresh ground black pepper, Kosher salt and garlic powder. Grill or broil on high heat for several minutes on each side, until cooked to medium rare. Be careful not to over-cook, as the flatiron cut becomes tough when cooked past medium rare.
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CABERNET-SHALLOT REDUCTION
INGREDIENTS
- 2 SHALLOTS, minced
- 2 tablespoons BUTTER
- Kosher SALT
- Black PEPPER
- 2-4 cups (approx) RED WINE (cabernet sauvignon)
METHOD
In a small saucepan, melt two
tablespoons of butter and add shallots and let them sweat for 5 to 10 minutes. Add
a cup of red wine and bring to a simmer. When wine has reduced by at least half,
add more wine and continue to reduce to your desired consistency. As the wine
reduces, the flavors will concentrate, so there is no limit to the amount of wine you can add to the reduction. Continue to simmer the reduction until you are ready to serve; add more wine as necessary.
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ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES
INGREDIENTS
- 10-12 assorted fingerling POTATOES
- 4 cloves GARLIC, peeled
- 4 pearl ONIONS
- Kosher SALT
- Fresh ground black PEPPER
- OLIVE OIL
METHOD
On a large piece of heavy aluminum foil, place potatoes, garlic and onions and drizzle liberally with olive oil then
season with salt and pepper. Make an oven-ready foil pouch by folding over the
foil and rolling up each of the three open sides. Shake the pouch to evenly distribute
olive oil and seasonings, then place in an pre-heated oven at 400 degrees and cook for up to 45 minutes, or until potatoes
are fork-soft. If potatoes vary in size, you may want to cut the larger ones
down to the size of the smaller ones to create an even cooking time.
