Roman Steaks Recipes

ROMAN STEAKS

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and rosemary to a paste. Stir in the olive oil and season with pepper and a little salt. Place steaks in a shallow baking dish. Rub both sides with salt and pepper and coat with the olive-oil mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for up to 2 hours at room temperature, or refrigerate for several hours or up to overnight, turning once or twice.
• If steaks have been refrigerated, let them come to room temperature before cooking. Prepare outdoor grill or place broiler rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source and heat broiler.
• Remove steaks from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Grill or broil a few minutes on each side, until done to taste (about 4 minutes on each side for medium rare). Place on warmed serving platter and squeeze lemon over each steak.

STRACCETTI DI MANZO - SLICED STEAK AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Mound arugula on a large platter.
• Over high heat, heat oil with garlic and rosemary in a 12" heavy skillet turning garlic and rosemary once or twice, until garlic is golden, abut 4 minutes.
• Discard garlic and rosemary.
• Meanwhile, pat steaks dry and sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Slice steaks lengthwise, against the grain into 1/2" slices.
• Add meat to skillet, tossing with tongs to color evenly, about 1 minute for medium-rare.
• Arrange steak slices over the arugula.
• Add shallots rings to the oil along with the vinegars and 1/4 t salt. and pepper. Boil for 2 minutes. turn off heat.
• Using tongs, remove the shallots and arrange over the beef slices. Pour the hot dressing over the beef and lettuce.
• Serve immediately.