Rib-Eye Steaks With Bearnaise Butter |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Rib-eye steaks are our favorites. The subtle Bearnaise butter enhances the flavor of the steaks without overpowering them. I keep a log or two of the butter in the freezer at all times. It tastes great on baked potatoes and other vegetables like green beans, asparagus etc. The prep time does not include the chilling of the butter. Ingredients:
1/4 cup dry vermouth |
1 tablespoon minced shallot |
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon |
5 tablespoons butter, room temperature |
1 tablespoon fresh minced tarragon |
olive oil |
2 (12 ounce) rib eye steaks, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan boil the vermouth, shallot and dried tarragon until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
2. Cool completely.
3. Combine the shallot mixture with the butter and fresh tarragon.
4. Season.
5. Form butter mixture into a log, wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm.
6. This can be done days in advance and kept chilled or even frozen.
7. Bring to room temperature before using.
8. Brush a large nonstick skillet with oil and heat over medium high heat.
9. Season steaks with salt and pepper and place in skillet.
10. Cook to preferred doneness.
11. We like ours medium rare, which takes about 5 minutes per side.
12. Slice the chilled butter into patties and overlap on top of the steaks.
13. Serve.
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