Steak & salsa verde | Beef recipes | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

FAQs

What makes Florentine steak special? ›

these steaks are made with a specific breed of Tuscan. cacto called canina. it's very tender meat, marbled ever so slightly, meaning that it stays tender when it's rare. and it will be a shame to overcook it.

Tacos, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas, any and all tortilla-based meals. Drizzling salsa verde over the chorizo, chicken, refried beans, or whatever else tops that tortilla is an instant hit of flavor that transcends tired old pico de gallo (we still love you though, pico).

The best way to cook T-Bone steak is on the grill, but pan-seared T-Bone steak is also excellent, and you can broil T-Bone steak in the oven as well. Additionally, there are new flavor-filled T-Bone steak recipes that even call for smoking or cooking sous vide.

For the salsa verde: Put the parsley, tarragon, cornichons, garlic, anchovies, vinegar, capers and some salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse a few times to coarsely chop the herbs. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil to make a thick but pourable sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Taco Bell took salsa verde off its menu in 2016.

Cilantro often makes an appearance in both, but more so in green salsas, which feature an overall herbal flavor. Typically red salsas are served slightly chilled, while green salsas can be served chilled or as a warm sauce. Another general rule? Red salsa is hotter than green.

Known more commonly as Bistecca alla Fiorentina, the t-bone steak you get in Florence is world famous.

The Florentine steak is arguably Florence's most famous local dish, with very strict requirements to garner the prestigious label of bistecca alla Fiorentina.

On the other hand, the main ingredient in green salsa (“salsa verde”) is tomatillos, tomatoes' small, green cousins that roast up sweet and bold for scrumptious salsa.

How to thicken salsa verde? ›

If your salsa is looking too liquidy, you can reduce it in a pot. Simply heat up a pot or pan (make sure it's large enough for all the salsa), add a couple tablespoons of oil, and then add salsa.

Chili verde is a whole dish with ingredients like slow-cooked pork shoulder, tomatillos, and sometimes potatoes. Most people would consider it a stew, more than a soup. Its flavors come from a sauce called salsa verde.

Cooking Method: Overcooking can cause the steak to lose its moisture, making it dry and chewy. Conversely, undercooking can make certain cuts feel tough.

Sprinkle T-bone steaks with black pepper on both sides, and transfer them to a lightly-oiled baking sheet. Then, move them to the middle rack in the oven. Cook for 30-60 minutes to your level of doneness. Then, sear steaks in a preheated skillet with a drizzle of oil for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Give both sides a light coat of SPG rub. Throw the steak on the cast iron, and let the steak sizzle for about 1 minute, then flip. Keep flipping every minute. Once the internal temperature hits 105ºF, add some butter, rosemary, thyme, and garlic cloves to the skillet, and let it all come together.