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Grilled Steak and Peppers Vinaigrette

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Grilled Steak and Peppers Vinaigrette

Grilled Steak and Peppers Vinaigrette

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Equipment

  • Electric Skillet - A versatile electric skillet with precise temperature control suitable for grilling steaks.

  • Cast Iron Skillet - Ideal for stovetop cooking before finishing on the grill, offering great heat retention and even distribution.

  • Grilling Utensils Set (Tongs & Spatula) - Essential for flipping without piercing steaks and vegetables to retain juices and flavor.

  • Meat Thermometer - Crucial for ensuring steak reaches the desired doneness level, perfecting your grilling technique.

  • Wire Cutlery Set - Used for efficiently cutting steak and peppers after cooking, aiding in even vinaigrette distribution.

  • Digital Scale (Optional) - Helpful for portioning out steaks and vegetables precisely before cooking.

  • Vinaigrette Mixer (Mini Blender or Hand Whisk) - Convenient tools for emulsifying the vinaigrette dressing in either a mini blender or by hand whisking.

  • Grill Brush (Non-Abrasive) - Ensures clean grills, promoting even cooking and preventing taste contamination.

  • Silicone Vegetable Spatula & Tongs (Dishwasher Safe) - Useful for handling vegetables with an easy-to-clean dishwasher-safe design.

  • Aluminum Baking Sheet (for Grilling or Roasting) - Serves as a makeshift grill pan for steaks and vegetables, offering another preparation method.

  • Quality Olive Oil (For Vinaigrette) - Acts as the base of vinaigrettes and enhances flavor when used with high-quality oils complementary to grilled foods.

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch leeks (2 to 3 pounds; white and pale green parts only)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

  • 3 thyme sprigs

  • 2 pounds sirloin flap steaks

  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoon olive oil, divided

  • 4 Cubanelle peppers (Italian green frying peppers)

  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Equipment: a large (2-burner) grill pan

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Halve leeks lengthwise and cut enough crosswise into 1-inch pieces to measure 8 cups, then wash.
2

Instruction 2

Simmer leeks, butter, broth, bay leaf, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until leeks are very tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover and boil until liquid has reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Discard bay leaf and thyme.
3

Instruction 3

Meanwhile, heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
4

Instruction 4

Brush steaks with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill steaks, turning once, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and let rest 15 minutes.
5

Instruction 5

Meanwhile, halve and seed peppers and toss with remaining 2 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Grill, turning once, until crisp-tender and lightly charred, 6 to 10 minutes total. Cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
6

Instruction 6

Whisk together vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add peppers.
7

Instruction 7

Serve steaks over leeks with their juices, drizzle with meat juices from plate, and top with peppers and vinaigrette.
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