Balsamic Rosemary Strip Steak With Garlic Herb Toasts And A Roasted Pear Salad Recipes

ROSEMARY-ROASTED GARLIC STRIP STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Peel away outer layers of garlic skin; do not separate cloves. Cut thin layer from top of garlic bulb, exposing tops of individual cloves. Place cut side up in a small bowl. Drizzle with about 1 teaspoon olive oil. Cover with foil.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until garlic in center is soft when pierced with a sharp knife. Cool slightly. Squeeze or scoop the Garlic paste from paper layers; discard paper layers. Mash garlic paste with a fork or spoon.(Maybe made to this point up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated until used).
• Heat broiler to medium-high heat. In small bowl, blend garlic paste, the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, rosemary, garlic pepper, and onion power. Rub on both sides of each steak.
• Place steaks on rack of broiler pan. Cook 6 to 9 minutes per side or to desired doneness.

PAN SEARED STEAKS WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions & salt and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out skillet with paper towels.
• Add remaining oil to skillet & adjust flame to medium high.
• Pat steaks dry & add to oil. Leave them alone for for 4-5 minutes then flip & cook other side 3-4 minutes. Remove & wrap tightly in foil.
• Discard any remaining fat in skillet, return onions to pan & reduce temp to medium. Add garlic & cook 30 seconds.
• Add 1/2 cup vinegar, rosemary and brown sugar and cook, scraping up browned bits, until thick & syrupy, about 2 minutes.
• Unwrap steak & pour any accumulated juices in skillet along with remaining vinegar. Salt & pepper to taste.
• Slice steaks crosswise in 1/4 slices & serve topped with onions & sauce.