Recipe of the Month, Cuisine at Red Mountain: July 2005
Polygamy Porter Grilled Beef Sirloin with Roma Tomato, Basil and Shallot Salad
Ingredients Beef shoulder sirloin, trim off all fat.
For the Marinade
1/4 C
Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 C
Polygamy Porter Beer
2 T
Olive Oil
1
Shallot, Chopped
1/4 C
Fresh Sage
1/4 C
Fresh Rosemary
1 t
Kosher Salt
1 t
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Goat Cheese Ball
1 oz
Goat Cheese
Pinch or two
Cracked Black Pepper
For the Balsamic Reduction
1/2 C
Balsamic Vinegar
For the Salad
1/2 C
Roma Tomato, Cored & Julienned
1/4 C
Julienne Shallot (or Red Onion)
2 T
Fresh Basil Chiffonade
1 T
Balsamic Vinegar (or Balsamic Reduction)
Yield: About 24 oz. Servings: 4 serving Size: 6 oz.
Directions
Combine all marinade ingredients in a non-reactive bowl, add beef, and allow to marinate overnight. Prior to cooking, prepare the cheese balls, balsamic reduction, and salad.
For the cheese balls: Roll the goat cheese into four ¼-oz cheese balls. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
For the balsamic reduction: In a small, non-reactive heavy duty saucepan, reduce ½ C of balsamic vinegar over extremely low heat for about 90 minute, or until vinegar becomes thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and cool. Reserve for service.
For the salad: Mix all salad ingredients together just prior to serving.
For final assembly: Remove beef from the marinade and grill to desired doneness. Slice beef on the bias into 4 or 5 quarter inch thick slices. Arrange around mashed potatoes or other starchy root vegetable. Spoon salad over the top, drizzle with remaining balsamic reduction, and top with a goat cheese ball.