Monday, November 11, 2013

Sirloin Steaks with Garlicky Swiss Chard

Fresh Swiss chard puts a summery spin on this basic seared steak. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner: after the steaks sear, they finish cooking in the oven while you cook the chard.
  • 2 lb. sirloin steak, 1 inch thick
  • 1-1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, coarsely chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup dry red wine, such as merlot
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 large bunches Swiss chard (about 1-1/2 lb. total), stems very thinly sliced and leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 oz. Pecorino Romano, thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler (1 cup; optional)

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F. Trim and cut the steak into 4 portions. Season the steaks all over with the rosemary, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.


Heat 1 Tbs. of the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches if necessary, arrange the steaks in the skillet in a single layer and cook, turning once, until nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat, transfer the steaks to a rimmed baking sheet, and roast until medium rare (130°F to 135°F), 4 to 6 minutes more. Set the steaks aside to rest.


Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium-high heat. Carefully add the wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes.


Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Whisk in the vinegar, sugar, mustard, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Drizzle in the remaining 3 Tbs. oil while whisking constantly.


Add the chard stems and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, 5 minutes. Add the chard leaves in batches and cook, tossing, until the leaves are wilted enough to fit comfortably in the skillet, about 2 minutes. Cover the skillet and cook, tossing once or twice, until just tender, about 5 minutes.


Transfer the steaks to plates and top with the chard. Sprinkle with the Pecorino Romano, if using, and serve.

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