SHALLOTS BISTRO RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan or grill to high.
• Preheat a small skillet over medium-high heat wth 2 tablespoons of EVOO. Add the shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until lightly brown.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the sherry vinegar and continue to cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and reserve.
• While the shallots are getting brown, in a large bowl, combine the beef, thyme, Worcestershire, grill seasoning, and Dijon mustard.
• Divide the meat into 4 portions. Form large patties about 1 1/4 inches.
• Coat the beef patties with a good drizzle of EVOO. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare, 7 to 8 minutes per side for medium well to well.
• Drizzle of brush EVOO onto both sides of the bread slices, season with salt and pepper, and add to the grill.
• Cook until well marked on both sides, remove from the grill, and wrap in foil to keep warm.
• In a bowl, combine the beets and greens and drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons of EVOO, and a little salt and pepper. Toss to coat; add the crumbled goat cheese and toss to distribute.
• To serve, divide the grilled bread among 4 serving plates. Top bread with beet and goat cheese salad, letting it overflow onto the plates.
• Transfer the burgers to the top of the salad and then pile each burger with some of the caramelized shallots.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. 2. Heat a pan, preferably a cast iron skillet, over high for 5 minutes. Generously season steaks with sea salt and pepper. 3. Drizzle a small amount of evoo on steaks and place in the preheated pan. Brown steaks on the first side for 7 minutes. Turn steaks and transfer the pan to 350°F oven. Cook steaks in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes for medium rare. Transfer steaks to prepared baking pan. Lightly cover pan with foil, and let steaks rest for 10 minutes. 4. Return hot cast iron pan to a burner. Add shallots and mushrooms to the pan, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned. Add garlic and continue cooking 1 minute more.Add wine and chicken broth; reduce by half. Sauce should coat a the back of a spoon. 5. Slice steaks and arrange on serving platter. Top with sautéed mushrooms and wine sauce. Serve immediately.