Any way you slice it, steak is a favorite!
The best and most complete meals contain meat, (sorry Vegetarians!) Steak reigns supreme in the hearts of most meat-loving men and women, but expensive restaurant steak dinners aren’t exactly an option more than once a month. So why not make your own? Here are a few tricks of the trade when trying to cook like the pros.
There is something so comforting about steak and potatoes. The combination has reigned supreme at “fancy” restaurants for ages, and for good reason! When you’re attempting to make your own version, there are a couple different ways to vary it up. Wrapping your steak in bacon (a meat lover’s dream) makes for a pretty incredible flavor combination. The sweet and smoky bacon flavor works great with the rich and velvety texture in the meat, and offers enough flavor that a rub or sauce isn’t needed.
If you aren’t the bacon-wrapped type, consider putting toppings on top of the steak, like vegetables or cheese. Grilled onions and garlic go great on top of a steak because they offer a little bit of sweet intensity to counter-balance the steak’s flavor, and grated and melted cheese is a great substitute for vegetables if you prefer a more simple meal. On the other hand, if you prefer a more sophisticated meal, try pairing the steak with a nice red wine.
Okay, you made the steak, enjoyed the steak, and now you have left-overs that deserve better than to go to waste. The kids won’t stand for the same dinner two nights in a row, so don’t bother with that philosophy. What can you do? Chop it up into thin strips, cook up some of your favorite veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, green peppers, onions, etc.) and make some rice. A little soy sauce, and you have home-made Chinese food that is so easy, it will surprise you!