Olivegardensteaktoscano Recipes

OLIVE GARDEN STEAK TOSCANO

Steps:

• In a sauce pan, heat the oil on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the spice mixture, making sure to crush mixture between fingers before adding. Take off heat and allow to infuse until ready to cook.
• Bring the steaks to room temperature 1 hour before cooking.
• Pre-heat the oven grill to 500F with the rack on the position nearest to the grill - it needs to pre-heat a minimum of 15 minutes to be really hot.
• Put the broiler pan in the oven to get it hot.
• Broil with the door of the oven slightly open otherwise it will cook the meat with the meat's humidity and it won't have the crispiness of a grilled steak. Depending on how you like your meat, cook for more or less time. Start checking after 5 minutes.
• While meat is broiling, warm the oil.
• Turn the steak over to grill the other side and allow to cook. Remove from the grill and put on the cutting board. Using a marinade brush, brush each steak with the oil until coated and then either slice the steak thinly or serve whole. Put each steak on warmed serving plates.
• Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper.

OLIVE GARDEN BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA

Steps:

• Bring the steak to room temperature. Let the garlic and the tips of the rosemary sit in the olive oil for at least 1/2 hour.
• Build a fire in a charcoal grill or hearth and let it burn down until the embers glow red; alternatively, pre-heat a gas grill with all burners on high, or pre-heat a ridged cast-iron grilling skillet on a high flame on your stovetop.
• Pat the steak dry with paper towels and place it alongside the heat source, on an adjacent table or counter top, for about 10 to 15 minutes to warm the meat. Sprinkle about 3/4 of the salt on top of the steak and place on the grill for about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Flip the steak, and using the rosemary sprigs as a brush, baste the cooked side with the garlic-infused olive oil, using all but a tablespoon or two of the oil. Sprinkle remaining salt on top and continue to grill for about 6-8 minutes.
• Flip the steak again. Brush with the remaining olive oil, grind black pepper over it to taste, and remove the meat from the grill.
• Let the steak rest for about 8-10 minutes, lightly tented with aluminum foil and kept close to the heat. Slice, following the grain of the meat, and serve with lemon wedges.