Need a Steak Condiment for a dinner party - Blu-ray Forum

Beta Man · 03-25-2011, 02:20 PM

Here's the thing.... We're having company over, and I picked up a whole-beef-tenderloin to grill.

Normally I'd just go with a Medium-rare tenderloin and dig in, but we're having guests, so I wanted "options" to prevent any foolish souls from pouring steak sauce on a good cut of beef.... (I understand not everyone likes that much meat.... it's just the way it is)

SO.....

I'm looking for a good Bearnaise sauce recipe, or "similar" in similar, I mean.... if someone has some "other" type of sauce that I could make, that compliments the steak with out over-powering it etc... that would be great.... I really just want to add something to "dress it up"

I don't have anything else, but I guess I "could" go out and buy some Prawns etc... but I don't really think I want to go with the bacon-wrapped route, but again, I'm open to suggestions.

My wife is taking care of the salad etc... so not sure what it is, and I'm doing a sort of seasoned potato side-dish.

Suggestions? I'm leaning towards bearnaise simply out of "familiarity"

Beast · 03-25-2011, 02:27 PM

Ketchup! Or you could go high class and go Catsup.

But seriously, if you have some mushrooms... maybe cool them and some onions in the meat drippings.

Then add a little beef stock. That way you have something to serve with the meat that isn't a heavy sauce.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-25-2011, 02:28 PM

Try a Green Peppercorn Sauce...

http://www.food.com/recipe/green-pep...n-sauce-291196

Johnny Vinyl · 03-25-2011, 02:29 PM

BTW...I can't seem to reduce the empty space below my sig either.

My_Two_Cents · 03-25-2011, 02:29 PM

Can't help you with the sauce, as I hate covering up the taste of the meat. What I've started having every time I grill a hunk of meat is grilled asparagus. I've always liked it, but nothing beats the taste when you grill it. Just put them in a dish, add some olive oil to completely cover them, grind some coarse sea salt over them and then lay them on the grill for 5-10 minutes. The key is to leave them on long enough to char the outer skin and slightly soften them, but you don't want to cook them so long that they get mushy. If they crunch when you eat them, they are cooked long enough.

Only downside is the stinky pee for the next day!

djnova23 · 03-25-2011, 02:30 PM

Dont make it harder on yourself. Go to allrecipes.com and find a bearnaise sauce you like. Hand make it and you cant go wrong. Its usually a crowd favorite.

TylerDurden · 03-25-2011, 02:32 PM

I cooked last night for my girlfriend. Grilled up some steaks in a Jack Daniels Mesquite marinade with Jasmine rice and brocolli. You cant go wrong with beef & brocolli.

Beta Man · 03-25-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Try a Green Peppercorn Sauce...

http://www.food.com/recipe/green-pep...n-sauce-291196

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Can't help you with the sauce, as I hate covering up the taste of the meat. What I've started having every time I grill a hunk of meat is grilled asparagus.

I think I'll do both of these! Thanks.

I wanted a second sauce (I'll still put Bearnaise out too) and a side..... perfect!

Johnny Vinyl · 03-25-2011, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I think I'll do both of these! Thanks.

I wanted a second sauce (I'll still put Bearnaise out too) and a side..... perfect!

Let us know how it all turned out! The asparagus is a great suggestion!

jkwest · 03-25-2011, 03:50 PM

I had asparagus last night...and, not 5 minutes later, my pee smelt..

so crazy how quick it goes through my body..

just remember, Beta...small potatoes make the steak look bigger!!

My_Two_Cents · 03-25-2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

I had asparagus last night...and, not 5 minutes later, my pee smelt..

so crazy how quick it goes through my body..

just remember, Beta...small potatoes make the steak look bigger!!

That scene with Austin Powers peeing in the fountain is pretty close to how quickly it affects you.

Beta Man · 03-25-2011, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Can't help you with the sauce, as I hate covering up the taste of the meat. What I've started having every time I grill a hunk of meat is grilled asparagus. I've always liked it, but nothing beats the taste when you grill it. Just put them in a dish, add some olive oil to completely cover them, grind some coarse sea salt over them and then lay them on the grill for 5-10 minutes. The key is to leave them on long enough to char the outer skin and slightly soften them, but you don't want to cook them so long that they get mushy. If they crunch when you eat them, they are cooked long enough.

Only downside is the stinky pee for the next day!

Question:

I'm using a charcoal Weber Kettle.... (if that matters) so no "top rack" can I put them in an aluminum foil "Home-made" dish, then cover them with foil, otherwise, what type of "Dish" should I use to ensure they still get grilled/charred?

linkgx1 · 03-25-2011, 11:50 PM

There's only one sauce I recommend....

A1

Rob71 · 03-25-2011, 11:51 PM

Blue cheese crumbles. Sprinkle it on as soon as it comes off the grill.

Waboman · 03-25-2011, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob71

Blue cheese crumbles. Sprinkle it on as soon as it comes off the grill.

+1. Bleu cheese crusted filet rocks!

jbig31 · 03-26-2011, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkgx1

There's only one sauce I recommend....

A1

My thoughts exactly.

Begonia · 03-26-2011, 02:07 AM

if you are ever in a jam just make some herb butter
mix butter with thyme parsley pepper and paprika form into a log chill and place a slice on your steak done and done

yum!

My_Two_Cents · 03-26-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Question:

I'm using a charcoal Weber Kettle.... (if that matters) so no "top rack" can I put them in an aluminum foil "Home-made" dish, then cover them with foil, otherwise, what type of "Dish" should I use to ensure they still get grilled/charred?

Sorry for the late reply, as I'm sure you've already eaten. How'd everything turn out? Anyway, I have a Weber gas grill, and they go directly on the grill at high-flame. This way they get charred on the outside and softened-up just enough at 5-10 minutes cooking time. Just be sure to turn them several times as you're cooking.

My_Two_Cents · 03-26-2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkgx1

There's only one sauce I recommend....

A1

At least you have better taste in TV's!

Rob71 · 03-26-2011, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

At least you have better taste in TV's!

I remember a few years ago having a cookout and cooking steaks. When they came off the grill one of the "guests" covered his in ketchup. Now these were choice cuts, not some shoe leather bargain steaks. It was worse than a groin kick.

03-25-2011, 02:20 PM	#1
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Need a Steak Condiment for a dinner party Here's the thing.... We're having company over, and I picked up a whole-beef-tenderloin to grill. Normally I'd just go with a Medium-rare tenderloin and dig in, but we're having guests, so I wanted "options" to prevent any foolish souls from pouring steak sauce on a good cut of beef.... (I understand not everyone likes that much meat.... it's just the way it is) SO..... I'm looking for a good Bearnaise sauce recipe, or "similar" in similar, I mean.... if someone has some "other" type of sauce that I could make, that compliments the steak with out over-powering it etc... that would be great.... I really just want to add something to "dress it up" I don't have anything else, but I guess I "could" go out and buy some Prawns etc... but I don't really think I want to go with the bacon-wrapped route, but again, I'm open to suggestions. My wife is taking care of the salad etc... so not sure what it is, and I'm doing a sort of seasoned potato side-dish. Suggestions? I'm leaning towards bearnaise simply out of "familiarity"

03-25-2011, 02:27 PM	#2
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	Ketchup! Or you could go high class and go Catsup. But seriously, if you have some mushrooms... maybe cool them and some onions in the meat drippings. Then add a little beef stock. That way you have something to serve with the meat that isn't a heavy sauce. Last edited by Beast; 03-25-2011 at 02:30 PM.

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03-25-2011, 02:28 PM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Try a Green Peppercorn Sauce... http://www.food.com/recipe/green-pep...n-sauce-291196

03-25-2011, 02:29 PM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	BTW...I can't seem to reduce the empty space below my sig either.

03-25-2011, 02:29 PM	#5
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Can't help you with the sauce, as I hate covering up the taste of the meat. What I've started having every time I grill a hunk of meat is grilled asparagus. I've always liked it, but nothing beats the taste when you grill it. Just put them in a dish, add some olive oil to completely cover them, grind some coarse sea salt over them and then lay them on the grill for 5-10 minutes. The key is to leave them on long enough to char the outer skin and slightly soften them, but you don't want to cook them so long that they get mushy. If they crunch when you eat them, they are cooked long enough. Only downside is the stinky pee for the next day!

03-25-2011, 02:30 PM	#6
djnova23 Member Member since:Jan 2011 Home Theater Gallery:1	Dont make it harder on yourself. Go to allrecipes.com and find a bearnaise sauce you like. Hand make it and you cant go wrong. Its usually a crowd favorite.

03-25-2011, 02:32 PM	#7
TylerDurden Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Seven seas Blu-ray collection:1007 Trading Score:32	I cooked last night for my girlfriend. Grilled up some steaks in a Jack Daniels Mesquite marinade with Jasmine rice and brocolli. You cant go wrong with beef & brocolli.

03-25-2011, 03:50 PM	#10
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	I had asparagus last night...and, not 5 minutes later, my pee smelt.. so crazy how quick it goes through my body.. just remember, Beta...small potatoes make the steak look bigger!!

03-25-2011, 11:50 PM	#13
linkgx1 Banned Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Saint Louis, MO	There's only one sauce I recommend.... A1

03-25-2011, 11:51 PM	#14
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	Blue cheese crumbles. Sprinkle it on as soon as it comes off the grill.

03-26-2011, 02:07 AM	#17
Begonia Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Madison, WI Blu-ray collection:3	if you are ever in a jam just make some herb butter mix butter with thyme parsley pepper and paprika form into a log chill and place a slice on your steak done and done yum!

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