Steak Dinner for Two
From Rulli Brothers
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom:
2 medium Portobello mushrooms stemmed
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. garlic salt
2 tsp. fresh chopped rosemary
De-stem mushroom and wash and pat dry. Combine olive oil, garlic salt, and rosemary and toss with mushrooms. Place on baking sheet and bake in pre-heated 350 degrees oven 15 minutes and remove to cool.
Stuffing:
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 C diced red bell peppers
1/4 C diced green bell peppers
1/4 C diced red onions
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 C cooked chopped shrimp
3 C cubed dried bread
1 tsp. dried oregano
3 tbsp. chopped scallions
1 C chicken or seafood stock
2 eggs
2 tbsp Cajun spices
1/3 C shredded Fontina cheese
Garnish:
1 tbsp. julienne roasted red peppers
1 tbsp. shredded Fontina cheese
Saute vegetables in oil until soft, reserve to mixing bowl. Combine remaining ingredients and mix to combine until all incorporated. Take pre-cooked mushrooms, place 1 cp. stuffing mix inside the mushroom caps, press out evenly around mushrooms and pat down tightly. Top with 1/2 tbsp of shredded Fontina on each and place the julienne strips on top in your design. Bake for approximately 25 minutes at 325 degrees.
Filet:
2 6oz. filet mignon (A nice top sirloin may be substituted for a filet or chicken breast)
2 partially cooked bacon strips cooled
2 toothpicks
Wrap each bacon strip around outside of the filets and place toothpick through bacon ends. Season steaks with salt and pepper and reserve.
Chili Corn Sauce:
2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
1/2 red onion minced
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 minced red peppers
1 minced green peppers
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 oz. dry white wine
1 C beef stock
1 C heavy cream
3/4 C corn kernels
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil in small sauce pot, add onion and saute until soft. Add garlic and peppers, saute until soft. Add spices and allow to bloom, add white wine and reduce by half. Add beef stock and reduce by 3/4. Add cream and corn and simmer to reduce by half, then add cilantro and simmer 10 minutes and season to taste. Reserve.
Costs
2 6oz. fillets $8.24
2 partially cooked bacon strips $0.11
8oz. chili corn sauce $2.31
2 Portobello mushrooms $2.04
1 1/2 C stuffing mix $3.75
2 cp. fresh green beans $1.95
1 C cooked shrimp $3.75
2 tbsp almonds $0.45
1/3 C shredded Fontina cheese $2.50
seasonings $1.50
oil $0.40
Total Cost = $27.00
