Name: Grilled steak with salsa verde and soft polenta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cup (580ml) water; 1/2 cup (85g) polenta; 1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan; 2 gram x 180g lean beef eye-fillet steaks; 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 tablespoon fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves; 2 teaspoon rinsed, drained capers; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind; 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

Grilled steak with salsa verde and soft polenta

A delicious steak dinner for two.

Serves 2

Prep

20M

Cook

20M

Total

40M

Ingredients

2 1/3 cup (580ml) water

1/2 cup (85g) polenta

1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan

2 gram x 180g lean beef eye-fillet steaks

1/4 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

2 tablespoon fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves

2 teaspoon rinsed, drained capers

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1.Make salsa verde: Blend or process parsley, mint, basil, capers, garlic and rind until a coarse paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in oil to combine.

2.Boil the water in a medium saucepan. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring, for 10 minutes or until polenta thickens. Add cheese, stir until cheese melts. Fold through half the salsa verde; cover to keep warm.

3.Meanwhile, cook beef on a heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) for 4 minutes each side or until browned and cooked as desired. Cover; rest for 5 minutes then slice beef thickly on an angle.

4.Serve beef with polenta; accompany with remaining salsa verde.

The polenta will firm on standing, so stir in a little hot water to loosen the mixture.
Note

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