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Black Pepper-crusted Sirloin W/ Shiitake Mushroom Sauce Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 idaho baking potatoes, 8 to 10 oz each .
  • For the Potatoes .
  • 1/4 c bourbon .
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper .
  • salt & pepper .
  • 2 tsps sliced chives, for garnish .
  • 1/4 c butter, at about room temp .
  • 1/4 c butter .
  • 6 tbsps freshly grated parmesan cheese .
  • 2 tbsps freshly cracked black pepper .
  • 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed & quartered .
  • 4 (10 oz) angus boneless strip steaks, 10 oz each .
  • 1 c white wine .
  • 1/2 c olive oil .
  • salt .
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 2 tbsps finely minced shallots .
  • 1/4 c warm milk .
  • For the Shiitake Sauce .
  • 1/2 c beef stock .
  • For the Steaks .
  • 1/2 c sour cream, at about room temp .
  • 12 basil leaves, minced .
  • 1 c heavy cream .
  • nutmeg, to taste .
  • 8 large shiitake mushrooms, sliced

Directions
  • Step #1 Pour the olive oil into a large glass dish or shallow bowl & mix with the garlic, salt, basil, & pepper.
  • Step #2 Rub this mixture into the steaks & marinate for 24 hrs, turning every once in awhile.
  • Step #3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step #4 Bake the Idaho potatoes in the oven for about 1 hr, or until tender.
  • Step #5 Remove, split open lengthwise, scoop out the flesh, & reserve for another meal.
  • Step #6 Set the potato skins aside.
  • Step #7 While the Idaho potatoes are baking, place the red potatoes In a large-ish saucepan of salted water & bring to a boil.
  • Step #8 Turn down the heat & let simmer for about 20 mins, or until tender.
  • Step #9 Drain the potatoes & return to the sauce pan, stirring them over medium high heat for 1 min so they are dry.
  • Step #10 Add the milk, sour cream, & whisk or mash with a fork, & cheese, butter, leaving the potatoes a little chunky.
  • Step #11 Spice up with nutmeg, salt, & pepper & fill the potato skins with the mixture.
  • Step #12 Keep warm.
  • Step #13 Prepare the grill.
  • Step #14 While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the sauce.
  • Step #15 Melt the butter in a skillet over med-heat/flame, add the mushrooms, & sauté for 3 mins.
  • Step #16 Add the shallots & cook for 1 min longer.
  • Step #17 Add the wine & bourbon, & reduce the liquid until it has evaporated.
  • Step #18 Add the cream & stock, & reduce until the consistency is syrupy, 10 to 15 mins.
  • Step #19 Spice up with salt & pepper.
  • Step #20 Remove the steaks from the marinade & grill over high heat for about 4 mins on each side for medium-rare, about 5 mins on each side for medium, or to the desired doneness.
  • Step #21 Transfer to warm serving plates & add a filled potato half to each plate.
  • Step #22 Spoon the sauce around each plate & garnish with the chives.
  • Enjoy the Black Pepper-Crusted Sirloin W/ Shiitake Mushroom Sauce recipe

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