Herb Rubbed Steaks With Olives Provencal Recipes

HERB-RUBBED STEAKS WITH OLIVES PROVENCAL

Steps:

• Rub tenderloin steaks with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with crushed bay leaves. Place steaks in small glass baking dish in single layer; let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Bring small saucepan of water to boil over medium-high heat. Add olives and return water to boil. Drain olives.
• Scrape most of bay leaves off steaks; sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and sauté to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plate. Add white wine to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Add tomato puree, whole bay leaf, and drained olives to skillet. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Return steaks and any accumulated juices to skillet; turn to coat. Cook steaks until just heated through, turning once, about 2 minutes. Transfer steaks to platter. Discard bay leaf. Spoon sauce and olives over steaks and serve.

HANGER STEAK PROVENCAL

Steps:

• 1. Set up a grill for both direct and indirect heat.
• 2. Mix together the herbes de Provence, large pinch salt, and olive oil; rub onto the steaks. Place the steaks on the hot grill over high heat until marked, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to indirect heat, cover, and cook 12 minutes more for medium-rare.
• 3. Let rest 10 minutes. Slice, cutting across the grain. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

FLANK STEAK WITH PROVENCAL STYLE RUB

Steps:

• Position a broiler pan on the rack closest to the broiler and preheat to high for at least 10 minutes.
• Pulse the anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper in a small food processor. Add the olive oil and pulse to mix. Rub the paste all over the steak.
• Carefully pull the preheated pan from the broiler, set the steak in the center of the rack (it should sizzle when it hits the pan), and return to the broiler. Cook until the meat feels firm but still gives gently when pressed, 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare. (If your pan rack has preheated properly, it will not be necessary to turn the meat. However, if your broiler doesn't have a high output of heat, turn the meat 3/4 of the way through cooking to finish off the other side.)
• Remove the meat from the broiler, remove it to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Thinly slice the meat, against the grain, set on a platter. Serve warm with lemon wedges.

HERB RUBBED STEAK WITH PEPPER & ARUGULA RELISH

Steps:

• Heat barbecue to medium high. Rub the steaks with the herb paste and set aside. Set the red pepper, onion and garlic on a double layer of foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoons of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoons each of salt and pepper. Seal foil tightly into a packet. Set on the grill and cook with the lid closed 8-10 minutes.
• Drizzle the steaks with the remaining olive oil. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side for medium (160F on an instant read thermometer). Season sreaks with remaining salt and pepper. Let rest 5-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the chopped arugula into the red pepper, and onion mixture to make a warm relish, seasoning to taste. Thinly slice the steak and serve topped with the relish.
• NO BBQ? In a roasting pan, combine the red pepper, onion, and garlic with 1 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar and 1/8 teaspoons salt and pepper, Set the pan in the top third of the oven and broil for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are caramelized, stirring occasionally. On the stovetop, sear oiled steaks in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute on each side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes per side for medium.

EASY STEAK PROVENCALE

Steps:

• Pour wine into a large plastic zip-top bag and add smashed garlic cloves.
• Place steaks into bag, seal and "knead" bag to cover steaks all over in wine.
• Place in fridge to marinate (at least one hour).
• Meanwhile, coarsely chop black and green olives.
• Place olives in a medium-sized bowl; stir in chopped tomato and capers with liquid.
• Season with black pepper to taste.
• Place olive mixture in fridge until needed.
• When ready to cook, season steaks with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
• Add steaks and cook 2-5 minutes per side for desired doneness (rare to medium).
• Place steaks on a serving platter and top each with equal portions of the olive mixture.