Roasted Rib Eye with classic Bearnaise sauce

Ingredients

• 2 rib eye steaks
• 150ml white wine vinegar
• 1 brown onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 120grams melted butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 8 brussel sprouts
• 8 mushrooms
• Sea salt & cracked white pepper

Method

1. In a small saucepan bring to the boil the white wine vinegar together with the sliced brown onion and the dried tarragon until it has reduced to a syrup. Set aside.
2. In a large metal bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the tarragon reduction until the mixture has thickened, but not curdled. Do this over a pot of simmering water to help reduce the heat.  
3. Sit the bowl on the bench and slowly whisk in the melted butter until it forms a thick emulsion. Season with salt & pepper and add the chopped fresh thyme.
4. In an oven tray seasoned with salt & pepper and a little vegetable oil add the potatoes, Brussel sprouts and mushrooms at 180C for around 15-20 minutes.
5. Preheat a grill pan for 15 minutes on high. Then season the rib eye steaks with a little oil and the sea salt & cracked pepper.
6. Sear each side of the steak for 2-3 minutes or until caramelized brown. Place on an oven tray and place in a preheated oven for 4-5 minutes or cooked to your liking.  Remove and let rest for 4-5 minutes.
7. Arrange the vegetables on a platter, arrange the rib eye on top and serve the béarnaise sauce on the side.

• dinner
• ribeye