Rib-Eye Tacos with Onion Jam and Horseradish Creme Fraiche
- 1 cup finely grated peeled fresh horseradish root (about 4 ounces)
- 1 8-ounce container creme fraiche or sour cream
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- Coarse kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds red onions, very thinly sliced
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 10 7- to 8-inch-diameter flour tortillas, each cut into 5-inch square
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 9- to 10-ounce boneless rib-eye steaks, excess fat trimmed
- Fresh cilantro sprigs
- Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
- Season to taste with kosher salt.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.)
- Combine onions, wine, honey, and thyme in large skillet.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until wine is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 55 minutes.
- Mix in red wine vinegar.
- Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, adding water by tablespoonfuls to moisten if jam is dry and stirring often (onions will still be slightly crunchy).
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Before using, rewarm over medium heat until just warm, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if jam is dry.)
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Wrap tortillas in foil, enclosing completely.
- Place in oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over high heat.
- Add 2 steaks to each skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer steaks to cutting board.
- Thinly slice steaks crosswise.
- Divide steak slices among warm tortillas.
- Top with onion jam, then spoonful of horseradish creme fraiche.
- Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
horseradish root, creme fraiche, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, red onions, red wine, honey, thyme, red wine vinegar, flour tortillas, olive oil, cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rib-eye-tacos-with-onion-jam-and-horseradish-creme-fraiche-109060 (may not work)