Buttery Reverse-Seared Steak with Caramelized & Fried Onion Crostinis by @dennistheprescott

2h5

4 servings

🫗

500 ml

Neutral oil

🥩

680 g

Hanger steak

🧈

57 g + 2 tbsp

Butter

🧂

15 g

Sea salt

⚫

2 g

Black pepper

🧅

800 g + 1

Onion

🌿

8 g

Thyme leaves

🧄

12 g + 2 cloves

Garlic

🥚

180 ml

Mayo

🍋

85 ml

Lemon juice

🌿

9 g

Chives

🥛

240 ml

Buttermilk

🌾

120 g

Flour

🥖

300 g

Baguette

🍋

Lemon

🧂

Finishing salt

  1. Slice
    • onion
    • garlic
    • thyme leaves

    Thinly slice the 4 onions and mince the garlic, thyme leaves, and chives.

  2. Preheat
    • steak
    • sea salt

    Preheat the pellet grill to 185°F (85°C) and season the steak with sea salt and black pepper.

  3. Insert
    • steak

    Insert the meat thermometer probe into the steak and smoke it for 60 minutes.

  4. Melt
    • butter
    • onion

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet and add 3 sliced onions.

  5. Add
    • thyme leaves
    • garlic
    • sea salt

    Add thyme leaves, 2 minced garlic cloves, and sea salt; cook the onions for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and caramelized.

  6. Combine
    • mayo
    • garlic
    • lemon

    Combine mayo, 2 minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons chives in a bowl.

  7. Season
    • sea salt
    • Mayo

    Season the mayo mixture with sea salt and set it aside.

  8. Soak
    • onion
    • buttermilk
    • neutral oil

    Soak 1 sliced onion in buttermilk for 10 minutes and heat the neutral oil to 350°F (175°C).

  9. Season
    • all-purpose flour
    • sea salt
    • onion

    Season the flour with sea salt and coat the soaked onion slices thoroughly.

  10. Fry
    • onion
    • neutral oil
    • finishing salt

    Fry the coated onion slices until golden and crisp, then drain them and season with finishing salt.

  11. Heat
    • neutral oil

    Heat a second skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons neutral oil.

  12. Sear
    • steak
    • butter

    Sear the smoked steak for 2 minutes per side, then add 2 tablespoons butter.

  13. Baste
    • steak
    • butter

    Baste the steak with the melted butter until medium-rare or your desired doneness, then slice it thinly.

  14. Toast
    • baguette
    • mayo
    • Garlic

    Toast the baguette and spread each slice with garlic-chive mayo.

  15. Top
    • baguette
    • onion
    • steak

    Top the baguette slices with caramelized onions and sliced steak.

  16. Add
    • onion
    • chives
    • lemon

    Add fried onions and remaining chives, then finish with lemon juice and finishing salt.

Buttery Reverse-Seared Steak with Caramelized & Fried Onion Crostinis by @dennistheprescott

2h5

4 servings

🫗

500 ml

Neutral oil

🥩

680 g

Hanger steak

🧈

57 g + 2 tbsp

Butter

🧂

15 g

Sea salt

⚫

2 g

Black pepper

🧅

800 g + 1

Onion

🌿

8 g

Thyme leaves

🧄

12 g + 2 cloves

Garlic

🥚

180 ml

Mayo

🍋

85 ml

Lemon juice

🌿

9 g

Chives

🥛

240 ml

Buttermilk

🌾

120 g

Flour

🥖

300 g

Baguette

🍋

Lemon

🧂

Finishing salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Thinly slice the 4 onions and mince the garlic, thyme leaves, and chives.

    🧅onion
    🧄garlic
    🌿thyme leaves
    🌿chives
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/16

    Preheat the pellet grill to 185°F (85°C) and season the steak with sea salt and black pepper.

    🥩steak
    🧂sea salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🌡️meat thermometer probe

  3. Step 3/16

    Insert the meat thermometer probe into the steak and smoke it for 60 minutes.

    🥩steak
    🌡️meat thermometer probe
    🥢tongs

  4. Step 4/16

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet and add 3 sliced onions.

    🧈butter
    🧅onion
    🍳skillet
    🥢tongs

  5. Step 5/16

    Add thyme leaves, 2 minced garlic cloves, and sea salt; cook the onions for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and caramelized.

    🌿thyme leaves
    🧄garlic
    🧂sea salt
    🧅onion
    🍳skillet
    🥢tongs

  6. Step 6/16

    Combine mayo, 2 minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons chives in a bowl.

    🥚mayo
    🧄garlic
    🍋lemon
    🌿chives
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  7. Step 7/16

    Season the mayo mixture with sea salt and set it aside.

    🧂sea salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  8. Step 8/16

    Soak 1 sliced onion in buttermilk for 10 minutes and heat the neutral oil to 350°F (175°C).

    🧅onion
    🥛buttermilk
    🫗neutral oil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍳skillet

  9. Step 9/16

    Season the flour with sea salt and coat the soaked onion slices thoroughly.

    🌾all-purpose flour
    🧂sea salt
    🧅onion
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥢tongs

  10. Step 10/16

    Fry the coated onion slices until golden and crisp, then drain them and season with finishing salt.

    🧅onion
    🫗neutral oil
    🧂finishing salt
    🍳skillet
    🥄slotted spoon

  11. Step 11/16

    Heat a second skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons neutral oil.

    🫗neutral oil
    🍳skillet

  12. Step 12/16

    Sear the smoked steak for 2 minutes per side, then add 2 tablespoons butter.

    🥩steak
    🧈butter
    🍳skillet
    🥢tongs

  13. Step 13/16

    Baste the steak with the melted butter until medium-rare or your desired doneness, then slice it thinly.

    🥩steak
    🧈butter
    🍳skillet
    🥢tongs
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🌡️meat thermometer probe

  14. Step 14/16

    Toast the baguette and spread each slice with garlic-chive mayo.

    🥖baguette
    🥚mayo
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  15. Step 15/16

    Top the baguette slices with caramelized onions and sliced steak.

    🥖baguette
    🧅onion
    🥩steak
    🪵cutting board

  16. Step 16/16

    Add fried onions and remaining chives, then finish with lemon juice and finishing salt.

    🧅onion
    🌿chives
    🍋lemon
    🧂finishing salt
    🪵cutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oils, Dairy, Seasonings, Vegetables, Herbs, Bread

Ingredients

Neutral oil, Hanger steak, Butter, Sea salt, Black pepper, Onion, Thyme leaves, Garlic, Mayo, Lemon juice, Chives, Buttermilk, Flour, Baguette, Lemon, Finishing salt

Notes

Neutral oil (for searing the steak, for frying the onions), Hanger steak (flank or your favorite steak also work), Butter (for basting the steak, for the caramelized onions), Sea salt (for seasoning the steak, for the mayo, to taste, for seasoning the flour), Black pepper (cracked, for seasoning the steak), Onion (large, thinly sliced, for the caramelized onions, for the fried onions), Thyme leaves (minced), Garlic (minced, for the caramelized onions, for the mayo), Lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon), Chives (minced, for the mayo, for garnish), Buttermilk (for soaking the onions), Flour (for dredging the onions), Baguette (toasted, for building)

Allergens

Milk, Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

610 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 30g, Fat: 38g, Carbohydrates: 40g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 920mg, Iron: 4.8mg, Potassium: 510mg, Calcium: 95mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin B12: 2.1mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin A: 155mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 35 minutes

Overall

2 hours 5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

skillet, mixing bowl, chef's knife, cutting board, tongs, whisk, slotted spoon, meat thermometer probe

Appliances

Grill, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Party, Game day, Dinner party, Weekend gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@dennistheprescott

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Tender, Juicy, Creamy, Buttery

Flavors

Savory, Smoky, Rich, Sweet, Garlicky, Tangy, Herbal, Umami

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 1 hour if temperature exceeds 90°F (32°C)), fridge : 3 days (Store steak, onions, and mayonnaise separately in airtight containers,Refrigerate at or below 40°F (4°C),Assemble crostini immediately before serving), freezer : 2 months (Freeze cooked sliced steak and caramelized onions separately,Do not freeze fried onions, mayonnaise, or assembled crostini)