Swiss Pepper Steak With Capers Recipes

GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH PEPPER AND CAPER SALSA

Steps:

• Salsa: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Grill the peppers on all sides until charred, about 10 minutes. Put them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap for 30 minutes. Remove the charred skin, core and seeds from the peppers. Cut the flesh into 1/4-inch thick strips and put them in a small bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, and parsley until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the mixture over the peppers and toss until coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, (can be made 1 day in advance).
• Steaks: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the steaks on both sides with the smoked salt and herbs de Provence. Drizzle with olive oil and grill for 4 to 6 minutes each side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks from the grill pan to a cutting board and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
• Thinly slice the steaks and arrange on serving plates. Top with the salsa and serve.

SWISS PEPPER STEAK WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• (Using a plastic food storage bag is the easiest method for flouring, but you may use your preferred method.) Place flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian herb seasoning in a plastic bag; close top of bag and shake to combine; set aside.
• In large nonreactive skillet, heat oil on medium-high.
• While pan is heating, place steak portions in bag with flour and spices; shake well to cover steaks thoroughly with flour.
• Place steaks in skillet and fry until browned (about 3 or 4 minutes); turn them over and fry until browned (about 3 to 4 minutes.)
• Remove steak from skillet and place on a plate or baking sheet, temporarily, crispiest side up. (It is not necessary for the meat to be fully cooked, at this point, because it will continue cooking after the vegetables are added.)
• Add onions, sweet peppers and mushrooms (if using) and saute until onions begin to turn translucent.
• Add tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, bay leaf and pinch of red pepper flakes (if using); stir to combine.
• Simmer over medium high heat, for 8 to 10 minutes, to reduce liquid a bit.
• Nestle steaks, crispiest side up, into the sauce, being careful to avoid totally submerging them; reduce heat to medium-low; cover with lid or tightly fitted aluminum foil and slowly simmer for 30 minutes.
• Remove cover from skillet and continue to simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until liquid is reduced and has become a sauce, stirring vegetables occasionally. (You may increase heat some to speed reduction of juice.)
• When sauce has reached the desired consistency, remove steaks to a warm plate.
• Remove and discard bay leaf; stir into the vegetables and sauce, balsamic vinegar, capers and a generous pinch of parsley.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust to your taste. (It will probably need salt.)
• Serve the steaks over a generous bed of the vegetables and sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
• Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

RIB-EYE STEAK AU POIVRE WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the black peppercorns with the garlic, cumin and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
• Rub this mixture all over the steaks and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
• Season the steaks with salt, add them to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until browned, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare.
• Transfer the steaks to a warmed platter and season again with salt.
• Discard the fat in the skillet.
• Add the wine and simmer over low heat until reduced to a syrup, about 2 minutes.
• Add the mustard, green peppercorns and capers in brine and stir once or twice.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the butter.
• Return the steaks to the skillet and turn to glaze with the sauce.
• Transfer the steaks to plates, sprinkle with the parsley and serve with afore mentioned dishes.

PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Cut steak in half and then crosswise into 1/8 inch thick strips. In large nonstick skillet, heat one tbs.of the oil over medium high heat. Add beef; cook and stir two to three minutes or until browned. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; season with salt and pepper and set aside. In the same skillet, over medium high heat, heat remaining tbs. of oil. Add bell peppers, onion and garlic. Cook and stir two or three minutes or until tender. In a medium bowl, combine broth, water, cornstarch and soy sauce, and add to the skillet. Pour in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens. Return beef to skillet and cook until heated through. Serve over rice.

PAN-SEARED FILET MIGNON WITH CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle salt and pepper over steaks.Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks to skillet and cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Remove from skillet: keep warm.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat and add shallots and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add wine, mustard and capers; simmer until slightly thickened,about 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over steaks. Garnish with chopped tomato,if desired.
• NOTE: If preferred, substitute beef broth for the red wine called for in this recipe.