Ribeye

ribeye, originally uploaded by aznkey.

Ribeye with shallots and bacon with cheesy potato wedges.

Made this to cheer up my roomate after the robbery.

1.5 lb ribeye about 1 inch thick
salt
pepper
1 medium size shallot sliced
3 thick slices of bacon lardons
1/2 tbs thyme
4 tbs sherry
4 tbs beef stock
olive oil
butter

Preheat oven to 400F. Season steak with salt and pepper and sear in a hot pan. About 3 mins per side. Finish in oven for another 8-10 min. So about 7 mins per side if i remember correctly, it was a nice medium. To the same pan add bacon and cook until brown and most of the fat is rendered out. Remain the bacon and dry the fat from the pan. If you have time clean the pan and add olive oil, if not just use the remaing oil in the pan and sweat the shallots. When the shallots are caramelized add bacon bits and deglaze with sherry. Then add beed stock and thyme and reduce for 5 mins. Finish the sauce with a pad of butter for extra richness and shine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired. When the steak is done, let it rest for 15 mins before serving. Spoon sauce steak and enjoy.

taste 4/5
difficulty 3/5