Chef Rena Frost Espresso-Rubbed Aussie Grassfed Strip Steak
- Prep time 20Min
- Cook time 30Min
- Technique Broil, Pan Fry / Saute
- Meat Beef
- Cut Striploin
- Serves 1
by Rena Frost of Mac's On Main steakhouse
Ingredients
For Aussie Beef
- 8 oz of Aussie strip steak
For Veggies
- ¾ cup corn oil
- 1 ½ lbs. zucchini squash, sliced on bias
- 2 ½ lbs. yellow squash, sliced on bias
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp black pepper
- 1 Cup red onion, diced
- 3 Cups roasted corn
- 12 oz. snow peas
- 1 oz. minced garlic
For Rub
- ½ Cup instant ground espresso
- 2 Tbsp. paprika
- 2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. dry mustard
- 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. ground coriander
- 1 dried Chile de Arbol, ground fine
Method
For the veggies:
Remove husks and silk from corn. One ear should yield 1 cup.
Place on broiler until slightly charred on all sides. Remove from broiler, scrape the roasted kernels off the cob.
Use immediately or store refrigerated at 40° or lower in a covered container.
Incorporate squash, salt and pepper together in a large bowl with oil.
Place on a lightly oiled grill and mark both sides.
Once marked immediately spread vegetables on a perforated sheet pan with a solid sheet pan beneath. Leave in cooler.
Once cool incorporate red onions, snow peas and roasted corn. Toss gently.
Portion and store refrigerated at 40°.
To serve:
Place steak on char broil and cook until desired temperature.
While steak is cooking, preheat a sauté pan until hot.
Add portioned vegetables and cook until aroma is apparent and vegetables are at a
point just prior to al denté but heated throughout.
Add ½ Tsp. of garlic, toss and remove. DO NOT MOVE or toss vegetables excessively.
Plate vegetables and steak on a plate, add grilled onions and sprinkle with parsley.
Alternate cuts: Grassfed skirt steak.
