Martini Steak Recipes

MARTINI STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine all ingredients except meat and olives.
• Score steaks with shallow crisscross cuts on one side; add to marinade.
• Marinate at room temperature for two hours; turn several times.
• Remove steaks, save marinade.
• Broil or place on hot grill about three inches from heat.
• Cook four minutes per side for rare; six minutes for medium; baste meat several times with marinade.
• Garnish with olives on a toothpick.

STEAK MARTINI/ASPARAGUS RISOTTO/BRAISED TOMATO WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in braising pan or Dutch oven on medium heat.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and cook 3-4 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned.
• Add mushrooms and cook 5-6 minutes.
• Deglaze pan with wine and add tomatoes.
• Cover tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to medium and gently simmer 40 minutes.
• Heat additional olive oil in heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven.
• Saute shallots and pancetta 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add risotto and cook 2-3 inutes or until risotto begins to brown.
• Combine broth with cream in a small saucepan and heat until simmering.
• Add broth mixture to hot risotto cup by cup, adding more liquid only when the previous cup is absorbed into the rice.
• The final 1-2 cups will not be completely absorbed but will give the risotto a creamy texture.
• Stir in oregano and asparagus and keep warm for service.
• Brush steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat grill on high and reduce to med high; grill steaks to desired doneness.
• Serve steaks with risotto and sauce.
• Serve with Louis M Martini Cabernet Sauvignon!

MARTINI-MARINATED STEAK (FILET MIGNON)

Steps:

• Rub both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients, add the steaks and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. (Don't let it marinate for too long or the alcohol will break down the meat too much.)
• Remove the steaks from the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes or so to come to room temperature. Discard the marinade.
• Heat the grill to medium-high.
• Grill the steaks, covered, for 3 or 4 minutes each side for medium-rare. Adjust this cooking time depending on the cut of meat you are using.
• Remove the steaks, cover them with foil and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.