Best Steak With Pesto Pierogi Recipes

STEAK AND PIEROGI

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high. Whisk the mustard, olive oil and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Season the steak with salt and pepper, then coat with half of the mustard mixture; let sit at room temperature 10 minutes. Combine the sour cream and chives in another small bowl and season with salt and pepper; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Transfer the steak to the grill and cook 5 minutes; flip, brush with half of the remaining mustard mixture and cook 5 more minutes. Flip again and brush with the rest of the mustard mixture; cook 5 to 8 more minutes for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pierogi and cook as the label directs. Put the spinach in a colander. Drain the pierogi in the colander with the spinach so the spinach wilts. Return the pierogi and spinach to the pot and stir in the butter; season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the steak against the grain; divide among plates along with the pierogi and spinach. Top the pierogi with the chive sour cream.

15-MINUTE GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH PESTO BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a large cast-iron grill pan over high heat for 2 minutes. Cut the skirt steak into 4 even pieces, rub with half of the oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until charred on both sides and at the desired doneness, 6 to 10 minutes for medium-rare (depending on thickness).
• Meanwhile, whisk together the pesto, butter and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Trim the ends of the asparagus. Toss the asparagus with the remaining oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes. Working in batches if necessary, place the asparagus in a single layer on the grill pan and cook, turning once, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
• Divide the steaks and asparagus among 4 plates; top each steak with a dollop of the pesto butter. Serve immediately.

STEAK WITH SPICY OLIVE PESTO

Steps:

• Pound the steak on both sides with a meat tenderizer or pierce with a fork. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Seal the bag and shake to coat; marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 8 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the pesto: Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat, tossing occasionally, until slightly golden, about 3 minutes; let cool. Pulse the parsley, garlic and red pepper flakes in a food processor until almost smooth. Add the toasted pine nuts, cheese and 5 tablespoons olive oil and pulse until combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons water and the olives; season with salt.
• Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry. Bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the steak and cook until a dark crust forms, about 7 minutes. Turn and cook until a thermometer inserted into the center of the steak (from the side) registers 130 degrees F for medium rare, about 8 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
• Brush the steak with some of the pesto. Thinly slice against the grain and serve with the remaining pesto.