Select a Bottle of Red to Accompany This Hearty Dish

Posted in: Food & Wine Pairings & Recipes
By Robert Johnson, Editor
Feb 28, 2009 - 8:00 AM

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    This dish pairs beautifully with Syrah (a.k.a. Shiraz), as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and red blends. This recipe makes 4 servings.

BEEF RIB-EYE WITH SWEET ONION TOPPING

Ingredients

* 2 large beef rib-eye steaks, trimmed
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 large sweet onion, halved, thinly sliced
* 2 sprigs fresh tarragon, chopped

Preparation

     1. Season steaks on both sides with half of the salt and half of the pepper. Set side.

     2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.

     3. Add tarragon and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.

     4. Stir in remaining salt and pepper, and transfer to small serving bowl.

     5. Heat skillet over high heat, and add steaks. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn, and again cook until browned, also about 3 minutes.

     6. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium.

     7. Transfer steaks to cutting board, and let rest 5 minutes. Cut steaks in half, or slice if desired. Serve with reserved onion topping.


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