The rich pairing of blue cheese with steak is a classic for a reason. I add a little butter to make the dish even more indulgent.
—AMANDA MARTIN MONSON, MA
PREP: 15 MIN. + MARINATING • GRILL: 10 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
1 /4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon pepper
1 /4 teaspoon salt
1 1 /4 pounds beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak (1 inch thick)
BLUE CHEESE BUTTER
1 /4 cup crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 /8 teaspoon pepper
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix blue cheese, butter, chives and pepper; set aside. Drain beef, discarding marinade.
3. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until the meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Serve with blue cheese butter.
PER SERVING 4 ounces cooked beef with 2 tablespoons cheese mixture: 483 cal., 39g fat ( 15g sat. fat ) , 120mg chol., 414mg sod., 2g carb. ( 0 sugars, 0 fiber ) , 29g pro.