Recipe: Cracked Pepper Rib Eye Steaks with Roasted Onion Sauce

CRACKED PEPPER RIB EYE WITH ROASTED ONION SAUCE

1 medium sweet onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
2/3 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon soy sauce
4 teaspoons cracked black pepper
4 rib eye steaks (about 10 inches each) cut 3/4 inch thick

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the onion wedges in a baking dish. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with just a little salt. Stir to coat all the pieces evenly. Roast the onions, uncovered, until browned and soft, about 1 hour. Remove and let stand until slightly cooled.

Put the onions in the blender. Add the beef broth and soy sauce and blend to a smooth puree. Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan or a microwave-safe dish, cover and set aside.

Preheat the broiler or prepare coals for grilling.

Press the cracked pepper onto both sides of each steak, using about 1 teaspoon of pepper for each. Broil or grill the steaks until seared and nicely browned on one side, about 4 minutes for medium-rare and 5 minutes for medium. Turn and cook 4 minutes more for medium-rare and medium.

While the steaks are cooking, reheat the onion sauce on the stovetop or in a microwave oven. Spoon the warmed sauce over each steak and serve.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Steak Lover's Cookbook by William Rice