Steak Suggestions

iCandy77 · 07-09-2011, 16:07

I've got a couple of really nice pieces of steak in the fridge that need eating. Any suggestions for what I could do with them? Suggestions for homemade sauces, accompaniments etc?

.Lauren. · 07-09-2011, 16:12

Personally I think steak is one of those things that speaks for itself, it doesn't need any sauces.

What I do is rub both sides of the steak in olive oil then get an OXO cube and sprinkle it onto both sides and rub it in.

Then I use a griddle pan to cook it to however you want it. It's really simple but tasty.

If you want a sort of relish on the side my favourite is a pepper and onion combo. basically just slow fry some onions and peppers until they are soft and sweet, stir in a couple of spoonfuls of sundried tomato pesto and season. It makes a nice side relish and tastes good to dip chips into.

Chizzleface · 07-09-2011, 16:13

Cut them into strips and stir-fry them with some vegetables, soy sauce and noodles.

degsyhufc · 07-09-2011, 16:27

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Originally Posted by .Lauren.

Personally I think steak is one of those things that speaks for itself, it doesn't need any sauces.

What I do is rub both sides of the steak in olive oil then get an OXO cube and sprinkle it onto both sides and rub it in.

Then I use a griddle pan to cook it to however you want it. It's really simple but tasty.

If you want a sort of relish on the side my favourite is a pepper and onion combo. basically just slow fry some onions and peppers until they are soft and sweet, stir in a couple of spoonfuls of sundried tomato pesto and season. It makes a nice side relish and tastes good to dip chips into.

Not sure how you can dismiss sauces but slather an oxo cube all over a steak. It's still adding/changing the flavour.

degsyhufc · 07-09-2011, 16:29

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Originally Posted by iCandy77

I've got a couple of really nice pieces of steak in the fridge that need eating. Any suggestions for what I could do with them? Suggestions for homemade sauces, accompaniments etc?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/st...michurri_83801

My fave at the moment is steak and salad. I was going to post some suggestions but this site has loads and most of the ones I would suggest.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/se...B0%5D=b006v5y2

.Lauren. · 07-09-2011, 16:31

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

Not sure how you can dismiss sauces but slather an oxo cube all over a steak. It's still adding/changing the flavour.

It doesn't change the flavour though, it enhances it (if using a beef cube).

degsyhufc · 07-09-2011, 16:36

So does a sauce

iCandy77 · 07-09-2011, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Chizzleface

Cut them into strips and stir-fry them with some vegetables, soy sauce and noodles.

Sounds lovely. Thx for your help

RAINBOWGIRL22 · 07-09-2011, 17:08

I like to interfere with a good steak as little as possible.

For us a 'good' steak is seasoned, spinkled with a little extra virgin olive oil, griddled and served with chips, homemade coleslaw and salad [or mash and garlic green beans]

PhoenixRises · 07-09-2011, 17:17

I haven't had a good steak in ages - I have had some bad steaks (damn home delivery) but not had a good steak. But with a good steak I would brush some olive oil, sprinkle a bit of sea salt and cracked black pepper, griddle (for how long you want)

I do like a sauce sometimes try this site for many steak sauce recipes

.Lauren. · 07-09-2011, 17:20

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

So does a sauce

The cube just seasons it though, it's not the same as a sauce.

Each to their own

fickrick · 07-09-2011, 17:53

Steak is best served plain with salad and choice of potatoes. Just do not cook your steak straight from the fridge, give it an hour out of the fridge first

iCandy77 · 07-09-2011, 18:00

Usually I will have a steak as it comes. Today I thought I'd cook it with a sauce for a change

fickrick · 07-09-2011, 18:19

Bearnaise is great on steak(maille do a good version in a jar)

guernseysnail · 07-09-2011, 18:25

I love to slice some Stilton, lay it on top of the steak and grill for a few mins...stinks to high heaven, but tastes good!

iCandy77 · 07-09-2011, 18:27

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Originally Posted by guernseysnail

I love to slice some Stilton, lay it on top of the steak and grill for a few mins...stinks to high heaven, but tastes good!

Ooh that sounds delicious! Thanks for the suggestion!

whackyracer · 07-09-2011, 18:32

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Originally Posted by .Lauren.

The cube just seasons it though, it's not the same as a sauce.

Each to their own

I'm with degsy on this, a decent sauce can enhance the flavour, especially when made with the meat juices. Whilst the steak's resting, I like to de-glaze the pan with red wine, garlic, Rosemary, finely chopped shallots and a little beef stock. Then reduce it down and pour over the steak.

Swinetown · 07-09-2011, 18:40

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Originally Posted by whackyracer

I'm with degsy on this, a decent sauce can enhance the flavour, especially when made with the meat juices. Whilst the steak's resting, I like to de-glaze the pan with red wine, garlic, Rosemary, finely chopped shallots and a little beef stock. Then reduce it down and pour over the steak.

That sounds delicious, you're making me hungry.

BrunoStreete · 07-09-2011, 18:46

Season, rub with olive oil and cook it in the hottest thing you can find, preferably cast iron.

LaChatteGitane · 07-09-2011, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by guernseysnail

I love to slice some Stilton, lay it on top of the steak and grill for a few mins...stinks to high heaven, but tastes good!

Oh yeah ! I sometimes make Roquefort butter and put a slice of it on a cooked steak. It melts into a lovely loveliness.

Pepperoni Man · 07-09-2011, 19:24

For good quality meat like steak I don't think sauces are needed - the meat should have sufficient flavour.Burgers and stuff - yep - a suce is great

For me, plain and simple with just a dab of english mustard on the side to go with my wedges

Chizzleface · 07-09-2011, 19:42

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Originally Posted by BrunoStreete

Season, rub with olive oil and cook it in the hottest thing you can find, preferably cast iron.

I like my steak blue, so if they can just walk a cow past a radiator I'll be eating happy

BrunoStreete · 07-09-2011, 19:56

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Originally Posted by Chizzleface

I like my steak blue, so if they can just walk a cow past a radiator I'll be eating happy

Need an even hotter pan for that then.

.Lauren. · 07-09-2011, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by whackyracer

I'm with degsy on this, a decent sauce can enhance the flavour, especially when made with the meat juices. Whilst the steak's resting, I like to de-glaze the pan with red wine, garlic, Rosemary, finely chopped shallots and a little beef stock. Then reduce it down and pour over the steak.

I think you may have just converted me!

iCandy77 · 07-09-2011, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepperoni Man

For good quality meat like steak I don't think sauces are needed - the meat should have sufficient flavour.Burgers and stuff - yep - a suce is great

For me, plain and simple with just a dab of english mustard on the side to go with my wedges

Maybe I should've rephrased my original post

07-09-2011, 16:07	#1
iCandy77 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,366	Steak Suggestions I've got a couple of really nice pieces of steak in the fridge that need eating. Any suggestions for what I could do with them? Suggestions for homemade sauces, accompaniments etc?

07-09-2011, 16:12	#2
.Lauren. Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,142	Personally I think steak is one of those things that speaks for itself, it doesn't need any sauces. What I do is rub both sides of the steak in olive oil then get an OXO cube and sprinkle it onto both sides and rub it in. Then I use a griddle pan to cook it to however you want it. It's really simple but tasty. If you want a sort of relish on the side my favourite is a pepper and onion combo. basically just slow fry some onions and peppers until they are soft and sweet, stir in a couple of spoonfuls of sundried tomato pesto and season. It makes a nice side relish and tastes good to dip chips into.

07-09-2011, 16:13	#3
Chizzleface Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 7,659	Cut them into strips and stir-fry them with some vegetables, soy sauce and noodles.

07-09-2011, 16:27	#4
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by .Lauren. Personally I think steak is one of those things that speaks for itself, it doesn't need any sauces. What I do is rub both sides of the steak in olive oil then get an OXO cube and sprinkle it onto both sides and rub it in. Then I use a griddle pan to cook it to however you want it. It's really simple but tasty. If you want a sort of relish on the side my favourite is a pepper and onion combo. basically just slow fry some onions and peppers until they are soft and sweet, stir in a couple of spoonfuls of sundried tomato pesto and season. It makes a nice side relish and tastes good to dip chips into. Not sure how you can dismiss sauces but slather an oxo cube all over a steak. It's still adding/changing the flavour.

07-09-2011, 16:29	#5
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by iCandy77 I've got a couple of really nice pieces of steak in the fridge that need eating. Any suggestions for what I could do with them? Suggestions for homemade sauces, accompaniments etc? http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/st...michurri_83801 My fave at the moment is steak and salad. I was going to post some suggestions but this site has loads and most of the ones I would suggest. http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/se...B0%5D=b006v5y2

07-09-2011, 16:31	#6
.Lauren. Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,142	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc Not sure how you can dismiss sauces but slather an oxo cube all over a steak. It's still adding/changing the flavour. It doesn't change the flavour though, it enhances it (if using a beef cube).

07-09-2011, 16:36	#7
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	So does a sauce

07-09-2011, 17:05	#8
iCandy77 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,366	Quote: Originally Posted by Chizzleface Cut them into strips and stir-fry them with some vegetables, soy sauce and noodles. Sounds lovely. Thx for your help

07-09-2011, 17:08	#9
RAINBOWGIRL22 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 23,261	I like to interfere with a good steak as little as possible. For us a 'good' steak is seasoned, spinkled with a little extra virgin olive oil, griddled and served with chips, homemade coleslaw and salad [or mash and garlic green beans]

07-09-2011, 17:17	#10
PhoenixRises Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,563	I haven't had a good steak in ages - I have had some bad steaks (damn home delivery) but not had a good steak. But with a good steak I would brush some olive oil, sprinkle a bit of sea salt and cracked black pepper, griddle (for how long you want) I do like a sauce sometimes try this site for many steak sauce recipes

07-09-2011, 17:20	#11
.Lauren. Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,142	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc So does a sauce The cube just seasons it though, it's not the same as a sauce. Each to their own

07-09-2011, 17:53	#12
fickrick Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,106	Steak is best served plain with salad and choice of potatoes. Just do not cook your steak straight from the fridge, give it an hour out of the fridge first

07-09-2011, 18:00	#13
iCandy77 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,366	Usually I will have a steak as it comes. Today I thought I'd cook it with a sauce for a change

07-09-2011, 18:19	#14
fickrick Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,106	Bearnaise is great on steak(maille do a good version in a jar)

07-09-2011, 18:25	#15
guernseysnail Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Guess... Posts: 18,307	I love to slice some Stilton, lay it on top of the steak and grill for a few mins...stinks to high heaven, but tastes good!

07-09-2011, 18:27	#16
iCandy77 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,366	Quote: Originally Posted by guernseysnail I love to slice some Stilton, lay it on top of the steak and grill for a few mins...stinks to high heaven, but tastes good! Ooh that sounds delicious! Thanks for the suggestion!

07-09-2011, 18:32	#17
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Quote: Originally Posted by .Lauren. The cube just seasons it though, it's not the same as a sauce. Each to their own I'm with degsy on this, a decent sauce can enhance the flavour, especially when made with the meat juices. Whilst the steak's resting, I like to de-glaze the pan with red wine, garlic, Rosemary, finely chopped shallots and a little beef stock. Then reduce it down and pour over the steak.

07-09-2011, 18:40	#18
Swinetown Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,559	Quote: Originally Posted by whackyracer I'm with degsy on this, a decent sauce can enhance the flavour, especially when made with the meat juices. Whilst the steak's resting, I like to de-glaze the pan with red wine, garlic, Rosemary, finely chopped shallots and a little beef stock. Then reduce it down and pour over the steak. That sounds delicious, you're making me hungry.

07-09-2011, 18:46	#19
BrunoStreete Inactive Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,071	Season, rub with olive oil and cook it in the hottest thing you can find, preferably cast iron.

07-09-2011, 18:48	#20
LaChatteGitane Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stirring the cauldron Posts: 3,957	Quote: Originally Posted by guernseysnail I love to slice some Stilton, lay it on top of the steak and grill for a few mins...stinks to high heaven, but tastes good! Oh yeah ! I sometimes make Roquefort butter and put a slice of it on a cooked steak. It melts into a lovely loveliness.

07-09-2011, 19:24	#21
Pepperoni Man Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,242	For good quality meat like steak I don't think sauces are needed - the meat should have sufficient flavour.Burgers and stuff - yep - a suce is great For me, plain and simple with just a dab of english mustard on the side to go with my wedges

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07-09-2011, 19:42	#22
Chizzleface Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 7,659	Quote: Originally Posted by BrunoStreete Season, rub with olive oil and cook it in the hottest thing you can find, preferably cast iron. I like my steak blue, so if they can just walk a cow past a radiator I'll be eating happy

07-09-2011, 19:56	#23
BrunoStreete Inactive Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,071	Quote: Originally Posted by Chizzleface I like my steak blue, so if they can just walk a cow past a radiator I'll be eating happy Need an even hotter pan for that then.

07-09-2011, 20:05	#24
.Lauren. Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,142	Quote: Originally Posted by whackyracer I'm with degsy on this, a decent sauce can enhance the flavour, especially when made with the meat juices. Whilst the steak's resting, I like to de-glaze the pan with red wine, garlic, Rosemary, finely chopped shallots and a little beef stock. Then reduce it down and pour over the steak. I think you may have just converted me!

07-09-2011, 20:31	#25
iCandy77 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,366	Quote: Originally Posted by Pepperoni Man For good quality meat like steak I don't think sauces are needed - the meat should have sufficient flavour.Burgers and stuff - yep - a suce is great For me, plain and simple with just a dab of english mustard on the side to go with my wedges Maybe I should've rephrased my original post