Friday, July 16, 2010

Spicy Marinated Sirloin Tips

You can vary the level of spice by adjusting the amount of Harissa (or Adobo Mole in my case) that you add to the marinade.  I did not find this spicy at all with these amounts.

from Bon Appétit (via epicurious.com)
time 1 hour
yield 4 servings

category Beef
cuisine North African

ingredients
1 2-pound top sirloin steak (about 1 1/2 inches thick), fat trimmed
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus additional for brushing
4 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon harissa sauce (I used Mexican Adobo Mole sauce)

directions
1. Cut steak lengthwise in half, forming two 2- to 3-inch-wide strips. Cut each strip into 2- to 3-inch triangles. Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, sugar, soy sauce, thyme, and 2 teaspoons harissa in large bowl; whisk to blend. Add beef; toss to coat evenly. Marinate 30 minutes at room temperature or cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day, tossing occasionally.
2. Drain beef. Heat 2 heavy large skillets over high heat. Brush skillets generously with olive oil. Divide beef tips between skillets. Cook until well browned on all sides, turning with tongs, 6 to 7 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer beef tips to platter.
3. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon harissa, and 2 tablespoons water in small bowl to blend well. Season sauce to taste with salt. Drizzle sauce over beef tips and serve.


notes: • Harissa = A spicy North African red chile sauce; available in cans and jars at some specialty foods stores and at Middle Eastern markets.


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