Focus on food: August 10, 2009

Steak on the Grill!

Ingredients:
• 4- 6 oz fillet steaks, each about 1 1/2" thick
• 4 shallots
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup fine extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups dry red wine
• salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs

Directions:
Prepare your charcoal fire in the grill. Place the fillets in a non-aluminum bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Let the mixture sit at room temperature, turning once, while the coals are heating.

When the coals are hot, drain the steaks, reserving the marinade, and ear them for two minutes on each side. Baste the steaks with the marinade, cover the grill, partially open the vents and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. A total cooking time of 7-8 minutes will yield a medium rare steak.

Remove the steaks from the grill to a serving dish and loosely cover them to keep the steaks warm. Pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan and cook over medium high heat for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce has been reduced and thickened.

Pour a small amount of the sauce on the plate and place each steak on top of the sauce. Serve with oven roasted potatoes and a fresh summer salad.