Grilled Flank Steak with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and Asparagus
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings (with leftovers)
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 763
- Total Fat
- 55
- Saturated Fat
- 28
- Carbohydrates
- 22
- Dietary Fiber
- 8
- Sugar
- 11
- Protein
- 50
- Cholesterol
- 226
- Sodium
- 1213
- Total: 50 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Inactive: 5 min
- Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
1 tablespoon salted butter, plus 1 stick slightly softened
1 shallot, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 pound gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 pounds large asparagus, trimmed
Directions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and simmer until reduced by half. Whisk in the gorgonzola until it melts. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush the steak lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill the steak, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning once. Remove from the heat and cover with foil. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, combine the sugar, paprika and onion powder in a small bowl. Reserve 4 teaspoons and store the rest in an airtight container. (Seasoning will keep in the pantry for up to 6 months.) Mix the stick of softened butter with 3 teaspoons of the seasoning in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
- Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon olive oil; add salt and pepper to taste. Cook the asparagus in a grill pan over medium heat until tender, turning once, about 6 minutes total. Reserve 4 stalks for another use.
- Reserve a quarter of the steak for another use; cut the rest into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Top with the gorgonzola cream sauce, reserving about 1/2 cup for another use, and serve with the asparagus and some barbecue butter.