Strip Steaks With Gorgonzola Crust Recipes

BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Let meat rest 10 minutes before beginning dinner preparation.
• Place a large, flat griddle or skillet over high heat. When hot, using a pair of tongs and a folded paper towel, wipe cooking surface with oil and place steaks on hot pan. Caramelize the steaks, 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to moderate. Season meat with salt and pepper and cook 4 to 5 minutes longer on each side.
• Preheat broiler to high.
• Arrange steaks on baking sheet. Top each steak with 3 ounces Gorgonzola. Place baking sheet 6 inches from broiler heat just long enough to melt the cheese. Remove meat from the oven and top with slivers of fresh sage. Let meat rest 2 or 3 minutes, then serve immediately.

MARINATED STRIP STEAKS WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large glass baking dish combine the marinade ingredients. Whisk to dissolve the tomato paste. Submerge the steaks in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
• Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450° to 550°F).
• Lift the steaks from the dish and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the marinade. Lightly brush the steaks with oil and season evenly with salt and pepper. Allow to stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before grilling. Meanwhile, make the sauce.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallot and cook until tender, about 2 minutes, stirring often. Mix in the sour cream and cheese and cook until the sauce begins to simmer and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, add ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cover to keep warm.
• Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the steaks over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked to your desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare, turning once or twice (if flare-ups occur, move the steaks temporarily over indirect heat). Remove from the grill and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm with the sauce. Garnish with chives, if desired.

GRILLED STEAK WITH CRISP GORGONZOLA CRUST & SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Combine frist 5 ingredients; stir well. Brush mixture evenly over both sides of steaks. Cook, covered with grill lid, over medium-hot coals (350º-400º) 6-8 minutes each side or till desired doneness.
• Remove steaks from grill and place on rack in a broiler pan.
• Crumble cheese evenly over steaks; sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over cheese.
• Place green onions around steak on rack.
• Combine olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp white pepper; brush over green onions.
• Broil 5 1/2 " from heat (with electric oven door partially open) 3 minutes till cheese is light brown and green onions are heated.