RIB-EYE STEAKS W/ MUSHROOMS, BRANDY AND BLUE CHEESE

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Taken from Bon Appetit magazine. This recipe was included in a lesson on how to best pan-fry steak. Definitely not for those watching their weight, however maybe it can be saved for a special occasion or "cheat night". :) Please note, cooking time includes one hour of "standing time".

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Steak

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10 ounce) rib eye steaks, each about 1-inch thick
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 lb mushroom, thickly sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup brandy
3/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary (minced)
1 1/4 cups blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place steaks in shallow dish, drizzle with olive oil and rub the oil all over the steaks.
  • Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper and let stand at room temperature for one hour.
  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and saute until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic; saute until mushrooms are just tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add steaks to skillet; fry until cooked to desired doneness (about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare).
  • Transfer steaks to plates; tent loosely with tin foil to keep warm.
  • Add broth, then brandy and rosemary to same large skillet; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits.
  • Add mushroom mixture; boil until liquid is thick enough to coat spoon lightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup blue cheese; stir just until cheese melts, about 1 minute.
  • Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce over steaks; sprinkle with remaining blue cheese.
  • Garnish with rosemary sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1423.1, Fat 111.6, SaturatedFat 53.2, Cholesterol 302.1, Sodium 1561.2, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.9, Protein 72.8

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