Spirited Entertaining - Great New Recipes using Manitoba Foods - Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

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August 2006

Spirited Entertaining: Great New Recipes Using Manitoba Foods

Martini Steaks

For those times when the only company you want is each other, here's a recipe for two with an unusual twist. Steaks marinated in gin and vermouth "martinis", garnished with olives.

1/4 cup	(50 mL)	gin
2 tbsp	(25 mL)	dry vermouth
2	(2)	cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp	(2 mL)	dried basil
1/2 tsp	(2 mL)	dried marjoram
1/4 tsp	(1 mL)	salt or to taste
Dash		Angostura bitters (optional)
2	(2)	BEEF STRIP LOIN, RIB EYE or SIRLOIN GRILLING STEAKS, each 8 oz (250g) and 3/4' (2 cm) thick
		Fresh ground pepper
6	(6)	pimiento-stuffed olives
In shallow dish or resealable freezer bag, combine all ingredients except meat and olives. Score steaks by making shallow cuts in crisscross pattern on one side; add to marinade. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, turning several times. Remove steaks, discarding marinade. Season steaks with pepper. Broil or place on hot grill about 3 inches (7.5 cm) from heat. Cook for 4 minutes per side for rare; 6 minutes for medium. Serve steaks crisscross side up. Garnish with olives on a toothpick. Makes 2 servings. Beef Information Centre www.beefinfo.org

Throw caution to the wind and serve your favourite martini with this great steak. For the less adventurous sip Jackson-Triggs Cabernet-Merlot, one of Canada’s favourite wines. Visit www.liquormartsonline.com for more information.