Creole Steaks Recipes

CREOLE STEAKS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in , 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, cayenne and pepper., Add tomatoes and pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and keep warm., Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper to taste. In another large skillet, cook steaks in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with sauce.

CREOLE CRUSTED RIB-EYE STEAK WITH DIRTY WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large saucepan, render the bacon until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the celery, tomatoes, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Add the ham hocks and confit. Stir in the beans and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the beans are tender, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
• In a hot saute pan, sear the foie gras for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add to the bean mixture, including the melted foie gras fat. Mix thoroughly. Stir the green onions into the bean mixture.
• Season the steaks with olive oil, salt, and pepper. In a hot saute pan, sear the steaks for 3 minutes on each side. Remove and cool completely. Smear each steak completely with the mustard. In a small mixing bowl, season the bread crumbs with Essence. Add the olive oil and mix. Dredge the steaks in the seasoned bread crumbs, coating all sides completely. Place the steaks on a parchment or waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Roast the steaks for 15 minutes or until the steaks are medium rare.
• To serve, spoon the bean mixture in the center of the plate. Lay the steaks on top of the beans and serve with fried parsnips.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

THE PERFECT CREOLE BUTTER RECIPE FOR STEAK

Steps:

• Place your softened butter into a medium-size bowl and add all spices.
• Using the low setting on your mixer, mix ingredients together until they're thoroughly combined.
• Use a shallow, narrow container to pour your butter into and cover it, or place it in the center of a large piece of plastic wrap and roll it into a log, securing the ends. Refrigerate for up to two hours until the butter solidifies.
• About 20 minutes before you're ready to cook your steak, remove it from the refrigerator to come to room temperature.
• Heat your skillet to medium and begin cooking your steak using the appropriate method for your cut of steak. Most steaks take about 3 to 5 minutes on each side for a good sear and cook.
• About a minute before your steak finishes cooking, place a slice of Creole butter on top and allow it to melt.

BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH CREOLE SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Combine rub ingredients. Rub evenly over steaks.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steaks to pan; cook 4 minutes on each or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

MARINATED CREOLE STEAKS (STEAK STRIPS)

Steps:

• Marinate beef in bourbon for at least 1 hour (up to 8 hours) in the refrigerator.
• Remove from marinade, and pat dry with paper towels.
• Combine all remaining ingredients, mixing well; press evenly into both sides of steak.
• Grill 12-14 minutes at 140F for rare or 160F for medium, turning once.
• Serve as whole steaks or cut steak diagonally into thin slices.