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Adrian Richardsons Peperonata and perfect steak recipe
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Adrian Richardson's peperonata and perfect steak

Preparation time
20 Minutes
Cooking time
15 Minutes
Serves
2

Adrian Richardson's Peperonata and perfect steak pairs nicely with a spicy, medium-bodied red and because it’s accompanied by a peperonata, an Italian variety like Sangiovese.

Ingredients

2 red capsicums 

2 green capsicums

2 tbsp olive oil

1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 x 350g scotch fillet steaks 

Extra virgin olive oil 

Sea salt flakes 

¼ cup basil leaves, roughly torn

¼ cup roughly chopped parsley

Jus

3 tbsp olive oil

2 carrots, roughly chopped

2 sticks celery, roughly chopped

2 onions, roughly chopped

4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

4 sprigs thyme, plus a few extra

4L good quality gelatinous beef stock


Recipe by: Adrian Richardson

Photography by: Kristoffer Paulsen

Method

1. Peperonta: Pre-heat the oven to 220ºC.

2. Rub the capsicums all over with the olive oil and place them in a roasting tin with the garlic. Season generously and cover with aluminium foil. Roast for 15-20 minutes until skins are blistered. 

3. Transfer the capsicums to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Reserve the roasting juices and garlic from the pan. When the capsicums are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and slice away the seeds and pith. Cut them into strips, about 1cm wide, and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add the reserved roasting juices and garlic to the bowl, together with the extra virgin olive oil. 

4. Perfect steaks: Pre-heat grill or barbecue to medium-high. Rub steaks lightly all over with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook steaks over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, turn and cook for a further 2 minutes. Turn again, at a 180-degree angle, and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn a final time and cook 2 minutes.

5. The steaks should be cooked medium-rare, and neatly cross-hatched with marks from the griddle. Use the thumb-to-finger test for doneness, or check the interior of the meat with a meat thermometer. 

6. Transfer the steaks to a warm plate and cover them loosely with foil, leaving them to rest for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, scatter the fresh herbs on the peperonata and toss to gently combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning before you serve alongside the rested steaks.

Finish with jus

Jus

1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot. Add chopped vegetables and thyme and stir well. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the veggies colour a lovely golden brown.

2. Add stock and bring to the boil slowly, skimming away the foam or other impurities that rise to the surface. When the stock boils, lower the heat and simmer until the liquid reduces by half. This will take 1-2 hours. Taste it frequently to make sure it doesn’t reduce too far or become bitter.

3. Once reduced, the jus will take on a rich, shiny quality and will have the consistency of runny cream. At the end of the cooking time throw in a few more sprigs of thyme to freshen the flavour.

4. Freeze the stock in batches and use as an instant sauce or as a sauce base.

 

Wine Match

Sangiovese

Food
Preparation time
20 Minutes
Cooking time
15 Minutes
Serves
2

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