Grilled or Pan-Roasted New York Steak, Contadina-Style
Serves 4


4 New York strip steaks


4 tablespoons fresh herb marinade (see recipe below)


Salt to taste


Freshly ground black pepper to taste


2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 8 pieces each


4 links "sweet" Italian sausage


1 green bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch-thick strips


1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch-thick strips


1 small onion, peeled, sliced into thick strips


½ pound medium mushrooms, sliced ¼-inch thick


1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, cut in half


1 tablespoon garlic, fine-chopped


For the sauce:


1 cup prepared demi-glace (brown sauce), available in specialty
grocery stores


2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil


2 ounces butter, unsalted


• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.


• Put sausages in a small saucepan and cover with cold water and bring
to a gentle simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.


• Toss the cut potatoes with 2 tablespoons of fresh herb marinade.


• Place potatoes on a roasting pan in a single layer; season with salt
and pepper. Roast the potatoes at 400 degrees until potatoes are
golden brown and softened, about 40 to 45 minutes. Add sausages during
the last 10 minutes of roasting to finish cooking.


• Coat the steaks with 2 tablespoons of fresh herb marinade and season
with salt and pepper. Heat a grill, heavy-bottom sauté pan or
cast-iron skillet on high.


• Place the steaks on the grill or in the pan and cook to desired
doneness. Take off the heat and allow steaks to "rest."


• Heat a sauté pan to medium-high and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil
and sauté the peppers, onions and mushrooms. Season with salt and
pepper. Stir and sauté until soft and browned.


• Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and sauté one minute more.


• Add the prepared demi-glace sauce, butter and basil. Heat to a
simmer and taste. Correct seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.


• Cut the sausage links in half on the bias, place the potatoes and
onions and sausage on a serving platter.


• Pour the vegetables with sauce over all. Place the steaks on top.
Serve.






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