Blue Cheese Crusted Steak
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
2 to 4 steaks
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Calories
746 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Blue Cheese Crusted Steak
Description
The recipe begins by seasoning the steaks with salt and pepper and allowing them to rest to reach room temperature, ensuring even cooking. Meanwhile, shallots are slowly caramelized in butter until soft and sweet, then deglazed with balsamic vinegar to add depth. These shallots are mixed with crumbled blue cheese, panko breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, chopped thyme, and vegetable oil to form the crust mixture that balances creaminess, herbaceousness, and texture.
Steaks are seared in a hot, oven-safe skillet to develop a browned crust on the outside, locking in juices. They are then transferred to a 500°F oven to finish cooking along with the blue cheese topping, which melts and slightly browns to form a rich crust. Alternative cooking methods include grilling or broiling followed by applying the crust and finishing briefly under the broiler. The crust mixture yields enough topping for two large steaks but can be divided for smaller cuts.
This preparation results in a steak with a juicy interior and a savory, tangy crust rich in blue cheese flavor balanced by sweet caramelized shallots and aromatic herbs. Serving suggestions include allowing the steak to rest before slicing to retain juices.
Ingredients
- 2 New York Strip Steaks , about 12 ounces each and 1-1/2 inches thick (or your favorite steak cut)
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2-3 shallot sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds (about 1 cup shallots
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil , plus 1-2 tablespoons, divided
- 3 ounces blue cheese about 3/4 cup, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley chopped
- 2 teaspoons thyme chopped fresh leaves
- salt kosher salt and freshly-ground
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly-ground
Instructions
- 30 minutes before you're ready to cook, season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper and let stand at room temperature.
Make the Blue Cheese Crust
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add sliced shallots with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until shallots are soft and caramelized, about 15 minutes longer.
- Deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Cook, stirring, until vinegar is evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, mix together Panko, blue cheese, parsley, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon oil, and caramelized shallots. Leave some chunks of blue cheese in the mixture.
Make the Steaks
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.*
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch, oven-safe skillet over high heat, just until wisps of smoke start to rise from the edges of the pan. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, until the centers register 120 degrees F (for steaks to be served medium-rare).
- Top each steak with half of the blue cheese mixture, pressing to pack it a bit for cleaner slicing. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted, the topping is golden, and the steaks have an internal temperature of 128-130 degrees F. Remove from oven, let steaks rest 5 minutes on a cutting board, and serve.
Notes
- Cooking time varies with steak thickness and desired doneness; use a thermometer to check internal temperature.
- You can grill, broil, or sous vide the steaks before adding the blue cheese crust.
- If steaks are cooked nearly to final doneness before adding the crust, finish under the broiler for 2 minutes instead of the oven.
- Watch broiling closely as the crust can burn quickly.
- The crust recipe makes enough for two large strip steaks or four smaller steaks like filet mignon.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2to 4 steaks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 746 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 746kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 790mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 817mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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