Beef Sirloin Steaks With Fresh Herbs Cotes De Boeuf Aux Herbes Recipes

BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH FRESH HERBS (COTES DE BOEUF AUX HERBES)

Steps:

• In a cast-iron frying pan over high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil until the mixture turns a light brown.
• Add the steaks and sear well, about 1 minute.
• Turn, sprinkle with sea salt, and brown on the second side for 1 minute more.
• Turn again, reduce the heat slightly, and cook, turning once, for about 6 minutes on each side for rare, or until done to your liking.
• Transfer to a platter, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 to 8 minutes before carving.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
• Add the shallots and saute until softened but not colored, about 30 seconds.
• Add the stock, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard, the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, and the herbs.
• Stir in any juice that has collected on the platter holding the beef.
• Season with salt and pepper; pour into a warmed bowl.
• Transfer the steaks to an attractive cutting board and sprinkle them with pepper, then carry the board to the table.
• Cut along the bone to free the meat then carve in slices diagonally across the grain. Pass the sauce at the table.

ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil or fat in a large fl ameproof roasting tin in the oven for 5-10 mins. Season the beef all over.
• Place the joint fat-side down in the roasting tin and put it on the hob. Sizzle to release some of the fat, then turn the beef in the fat to seal and colour it all over, about 5 mins. The joint can now be roasted, fat-side up, allowing 10-15 mins per 450g for medium-rare, 15-20 mins per 450g for medium, 20-25 mins for medium-well and 25-30 mins for well done. Turn the joint halfway through its cooking time for an even roast. Once roasted, remove the beef from the pan and leave to one side, loosely covered with foil, to rest for 15-20 mins.
• Meanwhile, pour off any excess fat from the roasting tin, then put the tin on a medium heat on top of the stove. Once it begins to sizzle, pour in the red wine, allowing it to boil rapidly until almost completely evaporated. Tip in the consommé and allow to simmer for 4-5 mins. This will give a light sauce, rather than a gravy (see tip, below). Simmer for a few more mins before straining through a sieve for the smoothest of fi nishes. Carve the beef into thick slices, offering the gravy separately.

SIMPLE SIRLOIN STEAK

Steps:

• Remove the steaks from the fridge about 30 mins before you plan to cook, so they're closer to room temperature. Pat the steaks dry with kitchen paper, and season with salt and pepper. Take a heavy-based frying pan that will comfortably fit both steaks, add the oil and heat over a high flame.
• When the oil is shimmering, turn the heat down to medium-high and add the butter. Once it's sizzling, carefully lay the steaks in the pan, tucking the garlic and herbs in at the sides.
• With a pair of tongs, sear and turn the steaks every 30 secs to 1 min so they get a nice brown crust. As a rough guide, each steak will take 3 mins in total for rare, 4-5 mins in total for medium and 7-8 mins for well done. If you have a digital cooking thermometer, the middle of the steak should be 50C for rare, 60C for medium and 70C for well done.

MONTREAL STEAK

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, soy sauce and Montreal Steak Seasoning in a glass dish or plastic bag.
• Add steak and cover dish or seal bag.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
• Remove steak from marinade and discard marinade.
• Grill or broil to desired doneness.

GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK WITH HERBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together herbs, salt, and pepper. Rub herb mixture onto steak and place in a shallow dish. Drizzle steak with olive oil and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Preheat, clean, and oil a grill or grill pan over high heat. Place steak on grill pan and cook 3 minutes. Rotate steak 110 degrees to make crosshatching grill marks, if desired, and continue cooking an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and continue cooking 2 to 5 minutes more for a rare steak and 4 to 7 minutes for medium-rare.
• Transfer steak to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.