Grilled Beef Tagliata, Rucola, and Parmigiano-Reggiano with Aged Balsamico Condimento
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup whole fresh rosemary needles
- 8 whole garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 hanger steaks (7 to 8 ounces each), or 2 to 2 1/2 pounds flank steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 4 ounces)
- 8 cups loosely packed arugula (preferably wild arugula; about 1/2 pound)
- Lemon Vinaigrette (page 29), plus more to taste
- Maldon sea salt or another flaky salt, such as fleur de sel
- Aged balsamico condimento
- Finishing-quality extra-virgin olive oil
- Combine the balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade or the jar of a blender and pulse until the rosemary is finely chopped.
- Add the olive oil and pulse until all the ingredients are combined.
- If you are using hanger steaks, lay one on a cutting board and use a large sharp knife to cut out the silver skin running down the center of each steak; in the process you will cut each hanger steak into two long, narrow pieces, each similar in shape to a tenderloin.
- Place the steaks in a large bowl or nonreactive baking dish.
- Pour the marinade over and turn to coat them on all sides.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before grilling.
- Prepare a hot fire in a gas or charcoal grill or preheat a grill pan or heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat.
- Remove the steaks from the marinade, discard the marinade, and generously season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides, using about 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of meat.
- Put the steaks on the grill or in the grill pan and cook until the meat is seared and deep brown on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare.
- Remove the steaks to a platter or cutting board and let them rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Use a sharp knife to carve the steaks diagonally against the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- While the steaks are resting, use a large knife or a mandoline to cut the wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano into very thin slices.
- Put the arugula in a large, wide bowl, sprinkle with salt and toss gently to distribute evenly.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat the leaves.
- Taste for seasoning and add more salt or vinaigrette, if desired.
- Slide a long knife under one quarter of the steak slices and transfer them onto one of four dinner plates, gently fanning the slices out in a slightly curved line.
- Repeat, fanning the remaining steak slices on the other plates in the same way and drizzle the steaks with any juices that have collected on the cutting board.
- Lay a few slices of Parmigiano-Reggiano next to each serving of steak, in the space left by the curved line of the meat.
- Building the salad in two layers from here and, saving the largest slices for the top, pile a handful of arugula on each bed of cheese.
- Place another layer of Parmigiano-Reggiano slices on the arugula and top it with another handful of arugula.
- Lay the largest slices of Parmigiano-Reggiano on the finished salads.
- Sprinkle each serving of steak with a pinch of sea salt, drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of the balsamico condimento and the finishing- quality olive oil, and serve.
- Morellino di Scansano (Tuscany)
balsamic vinegar, rosemary needles, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, hanger, kosher salt, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, salt, condimento, olive oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-beef-tagliata-rucola-and-parmigiano-reggiano-with-aged-balsamico-condimento-393584 (may not work)