Name: Rib-Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter and Walla Walla Onion Rings
Cook time: 1 hour
Total time: 12 hours (includes chilling)
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1-pound rib-eye steaks (each about 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick); Coarse kosher salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 3 tablespoons crumbled American blue cheese (such as Maytag), room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper; 1 cup cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup beer; 2 tablespoons vodka; Canola or peanut oil (for deep-frying); 1 large (about 12 ounces) Walla Walla onion or other sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds, separated into rings

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Rib-Eye Steak with Blue Cheese Butter and Walla Walla Onion RingsElinor Carucci

Each large steak will serve two people. The steaks need to marinate overnight, so start this recipe one day ahead.

What to drink:

Try a bold, smoky red. The Château du Cayrou 2005 Cahors (France, $20) would be perfect with the steak.

Recipe information

Total Time
12 hours (includes chilling)
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Steaks:

2 1-pound rib-eye steaks (each about 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick)

Coarse kosher salt

Blue cheese butter:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

3 tablespoons crumbled American blue cheese (such as Maytag), room temperature

1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper

Walla Walla onion rings:

1 cup cake flour

1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup beer

2 tablespoons vodka

Canola or peanut oil (for deep-frying)

1 large (about 12 ounces) Walla Walla onion or other sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds, separated into rings

Preparation

For steaks:
Step 1
Sprinkle steaks on both sides with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place on plate; cover and chill overnight.
blue cheese butter
Step 2
Using fork, mix all ingredients in small bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using.
Step 3
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
For walla walla onion rings:
Step 4
Meanwhile, whisk flour, coarse salt, and baking powder in medium bowl. Add beer and vodka; whisk just until blended. Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pot; heat oil over medium heat to 350°F. Working with 2 onion rings at a time, dip onion rings into batter; shake off excess. Gently drop onion rings into hot oil; fry until deep golden, adjusting heat to maintain temperature, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer onion rings to paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter and onion rings.
Step 5
Cut steaks in half across grain. Place 1 steak half on each of 4 plates. Top with blue cheese butter and onion rings.

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Recipe information

Ingredients

Steaks:

Blue cheese butter:

Walla Walla onion rings:

Preparation

For steaks:

Step 1

blue cheese butter

Step 2

Step 3

For walla walla onion rings:

Step 4

Step 5

Recipe notes