Steaks With Garlic-Wasabi Sauce

Submitted by lazyme

"Found this recipe years ago in a Bon Appetit magazine. It sounds really good. It's from the Shin's in Le Meridien Hotel, NY Japanese "fusion" cuisine, (blend of Asian and Western)."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Sauce

• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup canned beef broth
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup apple, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup carrot, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 5 teaspoons wasabi powder, dissolved in
• 5 tablespoons water

• Steaks

• 1⁄2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 7 tablespoons butter, chilled
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 32 ounces beef tenderloin steaks, 1 1/2-inches thick

directions

1. For SAUCE:

2. Combine all ingredients except wasabi mixture in large saucepan.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
5. Strain into medium saucepan.
6. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes.
7. Stir in wasabi mixture.
8. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).

9. FOR STEAKS:

10. Preheat broiler.
11. Combine breadcrumbs, parsley and garlic in small bowl.
12. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
13. Add onions and saute until tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
14. Meanwhile, season steaks with salt and pepper.
15. Broil to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
16. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over steaks.
17. Broil until breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
18. Bring sauce to simmer.
19. Remove from heat.
20. Gradually add remaining 5 tablespoons butter, whisking just until melted.
21. Arrange onions in center of 4 plates.
22. Top with steaks.
23. Spoon sauce around steaks and serve.