Frenchbistrosteakandtomatoes Recipes

FRENCH BISTRO STEAK AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in half and squeeze out seeds. Slice tomatoes into thin strips.
• Thinly slice green portion of onion.
• Combine in a medium bowl.
• Crumble in cheese.
• Add 1 tsp (5 mL) oil and pinches of salt and pepper. Stir to mix.
• In a small bowl, stir Dijon with pinches of salt, pepper and rosemary until evenly mixed.
• Rub all over steaks.
• Lightly coat a large frying pan, preferably non-stick, with oil and set over medium-high heat.
• When hot, add steaks. Cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Place on plates and generously top with tomato mixture.

FRENCH BISTRO STEAK ON GARLIC CROUTES AND POTATO FRITES

Steps:

• Potato Frites:.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In bowl, toss potatoes with oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Arrange on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake, turning once, for 40 minutes or until tender inside and crisp outside.
• While potatoes cook, start the Bistro Steak.
• Bistro Steak On Garlic Croutes:.
• Rub bread all over with cut side of garlic; brush with 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of the oil. Toast on baking sheet for 10 minutes or until golden.
• Meanwhile, trim off all but 1/8 inch (3 mm) fat from steak, if needed.
• Roll edges in peppercorns to coat.
• In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; cook steaks for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until medium-rare inside and browned. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm.
• Add wine and stock to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any brown bits. Boil for about 1 minute or until reduced by half. Remove from heat.
• Stir in red pepper, shallot, butter and any juices accumulated on plate.
• Cut steaks in half; place on croûtes.
• Pour sauce over top.
• Serve with Potato Frites.