Grilled Flatiron Steaks with Kale and Beet Risotto
Need a gluten free main course? Grilled Flatiron Steaks with Kale and Beet Risotto could be an amazing recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 50% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 34g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 629 calories. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. A mixture of wine vinegar, onion, pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the white wine you could follow this main course with the White Wine Frozen Yogurt as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Leave root and 1-inch stem on beets; scrub with a brush. Wrap beets in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until tender.
Remove from oven; cool. Trim off beet roots and stems; rub off skins.
Place beets, vinegar, tarragon, and 1 tablespoon oil in a blender. Process until smooth; set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add kale to pan; cook 5 minutes or until kale wilts, stirring frequently.
Remove kale mixture from pan; wipe pan clean.
Bring broth and 2 cups water to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium heat.
Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly.
Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Stir in pureed beet mixture, kale, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe pan clean.
Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
Sprinkle beef evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Add beef to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
Remove from pan; let stand at room temperature 5 minutes before cutting across grain into thin slices.
Serve beef with risotto; sprinkle with blue cheese.
Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Steak. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. One wine you could try is Grgich Hills Estate Merlot. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 47 dollars.
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Grgich Hills Estate Merlot
A cool climate Merlot with bright fruit flavors and mouth pleasing acidity from Grgich Hills' vineyards in southern Napa Valley, grown without artificial fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. With wonderfully complex aromas of cranberries, cedar and toasted hazelnuts, this wine is the perfect partner with beef tenderloin, rack of lamb or roasted pork.