GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK WITH ANISE BASIL BUTTER

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Categories     Beef     Backyard BBQ     Basil     Beef Tenderloin     Fennel     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Anise     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For butter:
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon anise seeds, ground coarse with a mortar and pestle or in an electric coffee grinder
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For steak:
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 teaspoon anise seeds
a 1-pound boneless sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)
olive oil for brushing steak
For grilled fennel:
(accompaniment if desired)
2 small fennel bulbs (sometimes call anise, about 1 pound), stalks trimmed flush with bulb
olive oil for brushing fennel
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • To prepare the steak
  • Prepare grill.
  • Make butter: In a small bowl stir together butter ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until well blended and juice is incorporated.
  • Grill Steaks: In a heavy-duty sealable plastic bag or between 2 sheets of wax paper crush peppercorns and anise seeds with bottom of a heavy skillet. Pat steak dry and coat both sides with peppercorn mixture, pressing it in.
  • Season steak with salt and brush both sides with oil. Grill steak on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat. (Alternatively, steaks may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Transfer steak with tongs to a platter and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Top steak with dollops of anise basil butter.
  • To make the fennel:
  • Prepare grill.
  • Quarter fennel bulbs lengthwise into wedges. In a steamer set over boiling water steam fennel, covered, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Brush fennel quarters with oil and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden. (Alternatively, fennel may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Transfer grilled fennel with tongs to a serving dish. Squeeze lemon to taste over fennel and season with salt and pepper.

Christina Ross
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This recipe is a keeper! The steak was cooked perfectly and the anise basil butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nakyiah Myles
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The steak was so tender and flavorful. The anise basil butter was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


ISHAQ VIRK
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I love grilled steak and this recipe did not disappoint. The steak was cooked perfectly and the anise basil butter was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Taha Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the steak turned out delicious. The anise basil butter was a great addition and added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Abate Witwitty
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The steak was cooked perfectly and the anise basil butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


M saqlain Nawaz
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This recipe is a keeper! The steak was so tender and flavorful. The anise basil butter was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Milo rain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the steak turned out perfect. The anise basil butter was a great addition and I will definitely be making this again.


Shabby Sab
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The steak was cooked perfectly and the anise basil butter was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a complete meal. Thanks for sharing!


Trevor Bellingham
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I love grilled steak and this recipe did not disappoint. The anise basil butter was a great addition and added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Nalukwago Violet
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This recipe was easy to follow and the steak turned out perfectly. The anise basil butter added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Obie Mis
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I'm not usually a fan of anise, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm glad I did! The anise basil butter was subtle and did not overpower the flavor of the steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and the overall dish was delicious.


Johni Higgins
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a big hit! The steak was tender and flavorful, and the anise basil butter was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


MASER GAMER
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This recipe is a winner! The steak was cooked perfectly and the anise basil butter was a delicious complement. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal. Thanks for sharing!


Awais Naseem
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook steak, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The anise basil butter is a game-changer, adding a unique and delicious flavor to the steak. Highly recommend!


Elu Michael
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Just tried this recipe and it was a hit with my family! The steak was tender and flavorful, and the anise basil butter was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely be making this again.


Seyoum Gele
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Wow, this dish exceeded my expectations! The anise basil butter adds a touch of sophistication to the classic grilled sirloin steak. The flavors meld together beautifully, creating a truly memorable meal. Highly recommend!


Mubin Mia
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I love the unique flavor combination of anise and basil in this recipe. It gives the steak a really interesting and delicious taste. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively simple to follow, even for a novice cook like me.


Nakawuki Shamirah
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This grilled sirloin steak with anise basil butter was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the anise and basil perfectly complementing the rich beef. The steak was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy on the inside