A blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah, Beringer Founders Estate Pinot Noir displays a bright ruby color and features ripe currant flavors rounded out by aromas of cedar and spice. This wine has immediate fruit-forward flavors that balance well with the toasty smokiness of the oak.
Directions for: Florentine Ribeye Steaks
Ingredients
Compound Butter1 stick (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
tsp sea salt
⅛ tsp fresh ground black pepper
tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
4 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp small capers, rinsed and drained
Steaks2 well-marbled 1 1/4-inch- to 1 1/2-inch-thick bone-in ribeye steaks (about 1 1/2 lbs each)
1 Tbsp sea salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp granulated onion
Canola oil, for grill grates
cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Sprigs of fresh basil, for garnish
Directions
Compound Butter1. Place all of the compound butter ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together with a fork until completely blended. Refrigerate.
Steaks1. Generously sprinkle sea salt, pepper and granulated onion onto steaks.
2. Preheat grill to 600F. Brush grill grates with oil.
3. Place steaks on the grill over direct heat for 2 minutes with grill closed, then turn a quarter turn and cook another 2 minutes. Turn steaks over, cover and cook another 4-5 minutes until rare.
4. Remove the steaks to a large serving platter and top each steak with 2 heaping tablespoons of the compound butter, then top each with the Parmesan cheese and let rest for 5 minutes.
5. Cut away the bone from each steak and cut into portions for 6 servings. Garnish each steak with a fresh sprig of basil.
Tips and Substitutions
Tasting Notes:A blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah, this is a bright ruby in color and displays ripe currant flavors rounded out by aromas of cedar and spice. This wine has immediate fruit-forward flavors that balance well with the toasty smokiness of the oak.
Source and Credits
Credit to: 2013 Great Steak Challenge Grand Prize East Winner: Lynne L. of Downingtown, PA
Courtesy of Beringer Founders' Estate
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