Blade Steaks with Rosemary White-Bean Puree: 2000s Recipes + Menus : gourmet.com

2000s Recipes + Menus

Serves4

Active time:10 min
Start to finish:20 min

December 2008

Mashed potatoes are a tried-and-true side dish with steak, but for something new, try an Italian purée of white beans—it’s just as creamy and much faster.

4 top blade beef chuck steaks (1/2 to 1 inch thick; 1 1/2 lb total)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus additional for drizzling
2 garlic cloves
2 (15-oz) cans white beans such as cannellini, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/4 teaspoon chopped rosemary, divided
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped pitted Kalamata olives, divided

Pat steaks dry and cut 3 shallow slits across center cartilage in each steak (to prevent curling). Season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper (total).
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Sear steaks, turning once, 5 to 9 minutes total for medium-rare.
Meanwhile, drop garlic into a food processor with motor running. Add beans, broth, remaining Tbsp oil, and 1/4 tsp salt and pulse until smooth.
Transfer steaks to a plate and reduce skillet heat to medium. Add tomato paste and 1 tsp rosemary and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add wine and boil, scraping up brown bits, 30 seconds. Stir in purée and 1 Tbsp olives and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in meat juices from plate and season with salt and pepper.
Serve steaks with purée. Top with remaining rosemary, olives, and a drizzle of oil.