Basil And Tomato Relish For Steak Recipes

GRILLED BEEF BRACIOLE WITH GRILLED TOMATO-BASIL RELISH

Steps:

• For the grilled tomato-basil relish:
• Heat the grill to high.
• Cut the tomatoes half, then brush with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the tomatoes on all sides until slightly charred and soft. Remove the tomatoes from the grill, chop and place in a bowl. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, onion, vinegar, basil and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• For the beef:
• Heat the grill to high.
• Place the steak on a flat surface. Combine the cheese, parsley, oregano and garlic in a small bowl. Brush the steak on the side facing up with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the steak, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the sides.
• Starting with the long end, tightly roll the meat up like a jelly roll and tightly tie with the butcher's twine on the ends and in the center. Brush the entire outside of the steak with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill, seam-side up and grill until golden brown on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve several slices per person topped with some of the relish.

BASIL AND TOMATO RELISH FOR STEAK

Steps:

• Microwave the onion slices with two tablespoons of water for about two minutes.
• Saute the minced garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Place vegetables in grilling basket and baste with olive oil.
• Grill mushrooms, onion, and tomatoes until tender, turning once (About 10 minutes for mushrooms, 15 minutes for onion, and 7 minutes for tomatoes).
• Remove the vegetables as they are done.
• Cut cooked onion and tomatoes into 1-inch pieces.
• Stir together in a medium bowl the basil, garlic, the 2 tablespoons olive oil, kosher salt, pepper and all vegetables.
• Spoon warm over steaks.

TOMATO BASIL RELISH

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

FRESH TOMATO, RED ONION AND BASIL RELISH

Steps:

• Use fully ripened fresh tomatoes; core and chop coarsely.
• In a saucepan, bring vinegar to a simmer.
• Add onions and garlic; simmer until softened, 3 to 5 minutes; cool.
• In a bowl, gently combine tomatoes with basil, cumin, coriander, mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil; stir in onion mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Serve over grilled fish, asparagus, baked potatoes, black bean cakes, or other fish, poultry and vegetables.

TOMATO-BASIL STEAK

Steps:

• Place steaks in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add mushrooms and pepper. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, soup mix and basil; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

ROASTED TOMATO AND BASIL RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients in 1-quart casserole. Bake until tomatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.