Grilled Steak Tournedos with Sauce Bearnaise

Directions

Preparation:

1. Steak: Rinse steak under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil on a plate and add ¼ teaspoon salt & pepper each. Mix together and roll the steak into the seasoned olive oil. Cover and let rest for 2 hours before grilling. Preheat grill to high heat, 500°. Place prepared steaks on clean oiled grill grate over high heat. Grill 8 oz steaks for 1.5 minutes on each side, with grill lid closed during cooking. Repeat, 1.5 minutes on each side again, for a total grilling time of 6 minutes, for medium rare results. If using 5 oz steaks, reduce grilling time to 4.5 to 5 minutes total, turning first at 1.5 minute intervals, and then 45 seconds to a minute per side to finish. Remove the steak from the grill, season with a little more salt, cover with foil, and rest for 5 minutes. Remove the steak from the grill, season with a little more salt, cover with foil, and rest for 5 minutes. For rare steaks, reduce grilling time to 4 to 5 minutes for 8 oz. steaks. and 3 to 4 minutes for 5 oz. steaks.

2. Potato: Bake or boil your potato and allow it to come to room temperature. Slice the potato into ½ inch circles. Over lap the potato slices into a tight pinwheel. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Using a spatula, add the potato pinwheel to the pan and season with a little salt & pepper. Cook the potato pinwheel for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Again, using a spatula, turn the potato pinwheel and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

3. Asparagus: Wash asparagus, and trim the thicker ends off. Using a potato peeler, peel one of the stalks into asparagus ribbons. Over high heat, bring one cup of water, plus a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add the asparagus spears and cook for 3 minutes, adding the asparagus ribbons during the last minute. Remove the asparagus from water and place on a plate lined with a paper towel.

4. To plate, place crispy potato pinwheel in the center of the plate, top with the grilled steak, asparagus spears and ribbons, and drizzle with desired amount of sauce Béarnaise.

Béarnaise Sauce Preparation:

1. Place egg yolks, lemon juice, tarragon, pepper, and cayenne in a blender and blend until slightly thick.

2. Add the melted, hot butter through the top smaller opening of the blender while the blender is still running. Blend to incorporate. Sauce should be fairly thick.

3. When ready to serve, flash blend again, adding the vinegar at the end. Season to taste.