BAVETTE STEAK WITH TAHINI-VEGETABLE SALAD
Searing a boneless steak in plenty of fat gives the meat crisp edges while keeping it juicy. While you can use any cut of boneless steak in this recipe (which is adapted from Kate Kavanaugh, the owner of Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe in Denver), bavette steak, also called flap meat or sirloin tip, is a particularly flavorful and tender choice. Ms. Kavanaugh likes to serve it alongside a crunchy vegetable salad that is layered with thinly sliced strawberries and tart rhubarb and tossed with a lime-tahini dressing, but any tangy salad will work well with the richness of the meat.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weeknight, salads and dressings, steaks and chops, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pull the steak out of the fridge 1 hour before cooking to come to room temperature. About 5 minutes before cooking, generously season steak all over with flaky sea salt (this helps the salt retain some crunch).
- Heat a cast-iron or other heavy-duty skillet over medium-high until hot enough that a drop of water will sizzle on contact. Add ghee to the skillet and let it melt.
- Add bavette steak and cook, flipping every 2 minutes, until medium-rare, about 8 minutes total, or until medium, about 10 minutes total. (Bavette steak has a tendency to puff up as it cooks, taking longer than the average steak to reach medium-rare. You'll want to reduce the cooking time if using flank steak.) Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lime zest and juice, olive oil, cold water and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt until smooth. Taste and season with more salt, if needed.
- In a large bowl, toss together strawberries, rhubarb, cucumber, turnips and radishes. Add just enough dressing to coat, then taste and add more salt, if needed. Add the greens, mint and basil to the bowl and toss gently, adding more dressing and salt, if needed.
- Slice steak against the grain and serve with salad.
BAVETTE (FLAP) STEAK WITH BEURRE ROUGE & ROASTED POTATOES
This was, simply put, stunning. Steak in a shallot/wine/butter sauce with roasted potatoes. Alas, the best things in life are rarely free and this one's no exception. You'll pay... (oh, how you'll pay!) in dietary guilt, to say the least, but when you want to allow yourself a little indulgence, do consider this dish. For now, the cut of beef is pretty inexpensive. In researching "flap meat", aka "flap steak", I came across an article in the SF Chronicle which included this eye-buggingly delicious recipe. Flap meat is very similar to flank and skirt steaks and jam-packed with flavor. This method of cooking results in perfectly done meat that's not tough - be sure to cut against the grain! - and potatoes worth their weight in gold. The sauce is... well, I can't talk about it or.... well, YOU know. ;) Times are estimated.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Steak
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place the potatoes on a heavy-duty baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then spread out cut-side down on the pan. Drape with the rosemary or thyme sprigs, then roast for 15 minutes without stirring, until crisp and brown. Pierce with a knife and if not yet tender, roast for about 10-15 minutes longer. Discard the herbs, or use as garnish.
- Meanwhile, combine the wine, broth, shallots and bay leaf in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Keep at a low boil until reduced to 1/2 cup. This could take 25-30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and set aside.
- (If the steak is too large to fit in one pan, cut it in half to separate the thicker part and the thinner part. Use 2 skillets to cook the steak.)
- Season the steak well on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil shimmers, add the steak and cook until browned, about 1 1/2-2 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a baking sheet and roast in the oven until cooked to your liking, about 10-12 minutes for medium-rare on the thicker part.
- Remove from the oven, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes.
- If the wine reduction has cooled, reheat gently. Remove from the heat, and add a little of the cold butter, whisking until it melts. Continue adding the butter a little at a time, reheating gently for a moment if necessary, until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Serve with the beurre rouge and the potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.1, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 195.4, Sodium 119.5, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 54.8
BAVETTE (FLAP) STEAK WITH BEURRE ROUGE & ROASTED POTATOES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place the potatoes on a heavy-duty baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then spread out cut-side down on the pan. Drape with the rosemary or thyme sprigs, then roast for 15 minutes without stirring, until crisp and brown. Pierce with a knife and if not yet tender, roast for about 10-15 minutes longer. Discard the herbs, or use as garnish. 2 Meanwhile, combine the wine, broth, shallots and bay leaf in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Keep at a low boil until reduced to 1/2 cup. This could take 25-30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and set aside. (If the steak is too large to fit in one pan, cut it in half to separate the thicker part and the thinner part. Use 2 skillets to cook the steak.) Season the steak well on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil shimmers, add the steak and cook until browned, about 1 1/2-2 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a baking sheet and roast in the oven until cooked to your liking, about 10-12 minutes for medium-rare on the thicker part. Remove from the oven, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes. If the wine reduction has cooled, reheat gently. Remove from the heat, and add a little of the cold butter, whisking until it melts. Continue adding the butter a little at a time, reheating gently for a moment if necessary, until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Serve with the beurre rouge and the potatoes.
Tips:
- To tenderize the bavette flap steak, use a meat mallet or the back of a heavy knife to pound it until it is about 1/4-inch thick.
- For the best results, use high-quality butter for the beurre rouge sauce. Unsalted butter is the best choice, as it gives you more control over the flavor of the sauce.
- When roasting the potatoes, be sure to toss them in olive oil and season them generously with salt and pepper. This will help them to brown and crisp up nicely.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can cook the steak to your desired doneness by using the following guidelines:
- For rare steak, cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
- For medium-rare steak, cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
- For medium steak, cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
- For medium-well steak, cook for 5-6 minutes per side.
- For well-done steak, cook for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Bavette flap steak with beurre rouge and roasted potatoes is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a special occasion. The steak is tender and flavorful, the sauce is rich and creamy, and the potatoes are crispy and golden brown. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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