27 July, 2012

Stuffed Sirloin Steak


Instructions, one steak per person:

Butterfly fillet a thick-cut (1”+) Angus sirloin steak: cut it in half through the middle, leaving a meat hinge between 2 pieces of ½” steak. Grind a bit of fresh pepper over both sides, and sprinkle on ½ tsp of ground lemon grass.

Layer onto one side of the opened steak:
  • 2 or 3 fresh basil leaves.
  • 2 strips cooked & drained thick cut bacon. Leave it just a little chewey.
  • 3 or 4 rings of freshly grilled onions.
  • 1 tsp crumbled bleu cheese.
  • A few julienned sun-dried tomatoes
On the other side of the opened steak:
  • Drizzle 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.
Close the steak, enclosing the bacon and other ingredients. Tie the steak shut with a couple of pieces of food-safe twine.
  
Brush both sides of the steak with olive oil. Grind a little fresh pepper on one side, and place the steak, seasoned side down on a hot grille, immediately lowering the flame to medium or medium low.

When it’s ready to turn, re-apply a little olive oil to the top, grind a little fresh pepper onto it, and flip that side down. You should only have to turn the steak once. Depending on how hot your grille is, five minutes a side may be enough.

Serve with a good stout or Belgian beer. Share with good friends. 

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