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Vodka-Marinated Steak

Source of Recipe


From "Feast: Food to Celebrate Life" by Nigella Lawson






List of Ingredients



• 1 Tbsp sea salt (or 1/2 Tbsp table salt)
  
• 2 Tbsp black peppercorns, crushed
  
• 3 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
  
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped thyme
  
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  
• 1/3 cup vodka
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  
• One 1-1/2-lb. slice, 1-inch-thick boneless beef top round (sometimes labeled London broil)
  
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  
• Approximately 3/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp beef stock
  
• 1 Tbsp butter
  






Instructions



1. Combine salt, peppercorns, parsley, thyme, garlic, vodka and olive oil, and put into a self-sealing plastic bag with the meat. Smear the contents around to get the beef evenly coated in the salt, pepper and herbs. Leave for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. This makes a really big difference, but if you can't find the time, then leave the beef to marinate for a good 3 hours.
   
   
2. Bring the beef in its marinade to room temperature. Take the beef out of the marinade, but reserve the marinade itself. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet, and sear the beef on both sides over high heat until it colors. Turn the heat down to low and cover the pan with aluminum foil as a lid. Cook for approximately 3-1/2 minutes on each side (or longer, if you don't like your beef rare), and then wrap in a layer of foil to rest while you make the sauce. (I like the meat to rest, wrapped, for a good 15 minutes.)
   
   
3. Strain the marinade into a measuring cup and add enough beef stock to make 2/3 cup. Pour into the frying pan and deglaze, adding any resting juices that the beef has made. When the sauce is sizzling, whisk in the butter.
   
   Carve the meat into thin diagonal slices, arrange on a plate, and pour the sauce over the meat.
   
   Makes 6 servings.