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From : Dave Drum
Date : Thu Dec 05 2024 07:33 pm

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     Title: Bistek
Categories: Beef, Herbs, Vegetables, Citrus
     Yield: 5 Servings

     2    (1" thick) rib-eye steaks
     4 tb Good-quality olive oil
    10    Fresh bay leaves
     8 cl Garlic; ea smashed in 3 to 4
          - pieces
     1 lg White onion; peeled, sliced
          - in 3/4" rounds
          Salt & fresh ground pepper
     2 tb Unsalted butter
   1/2 c  Fresh lemon juice
     3 tb Fresh orange juice
   1/4 c  Soy sauce

 PREPARE THE STEAKS: Trim and discard any excess fat to
 your liking. Halve each steak horizontally into two thin
 steaks, then cut each into 5 or 6 pieces. You want the
 pieces to be nonuniform, roughly chopped rectangles and
 triangles. The important thing is that they're all an
 even thickness. Set aside.

 In a large, lidded skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil
 over medium. Add the bay leaves, pressing to flatten,
 and cook until toasted at edges, turning halfway
 through, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer bay leaves to
 a plate. Add the smashed garlic cloves and sear over
 medium-high, flipping frequently, until golden on both
 sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the
 bay leaves.

 Add the onion rounds, keeping them intact, season with
 salt, and cook, undisturbed, just until the onions start
 just begin to lightly brown underneath, about 2 minutes.
 Flip rounds, add 2 tablespoons water, cover with lid and
 quickly steam, 2 minutes. Remove lid and cook until
 onions are crisp-tender and liquid is almost evaporated,
 about 2 minutes. Transfer onions to plate.

 Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet
 and heat over medium-high until ripping hot. Season beef
 all over with salt and pepper. Working quickly and in
 batches to avoid crowding, sear beef until caramelized
 and golden brown (like mini steaks!) but not fully
 cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium or
 medium-rare. Transfer to a platter and repeat with
 remaining meat. Arrange meat in an even layer on the
 platter.

 Add the butter to the skillet and cook over medium-high,
 swirling the pan, until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the
 lemon juice, orange juice and soy sauce and cook,
 stirring frequently, until glossy and slightly looser
 than maple syrup, 2 to 3 minutes.

 Drizzle pan sauce over steak. Top with onions and garlic
 and tuck bay leaves into dish. Serve immediately.

 By Angela Dimayuga

 Yield: 4 to 6 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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