Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Creole seasoning, recipe follows
  • 4 bone-in Dry Aged Rib-Eye steaks, (about 20 to 22 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1 cup demi-glace
  • 4 cups Mashed Potatoes, (hot), recipe follows
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 ounces (1 stick) butter, cubed
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and white pepper

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine the oil and Creole seasoning.
  • Mix well.
  • Spread each side of the steaks completely with the Creole seasoning mixture.
  • Place in a shallow pan, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Remove and bring to room temperature before grilling, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill.
  • In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the shallots and garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the red wine and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the demi-glace.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes and remove from the heat, keeping warm.
  • Place the steaks on the grill and cook for about 4 to 6 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
  • Remove from the grill and cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
  • Place the steaks and potatoes on each serving plate.
  • Spoon a quarter of the sauce over each steak.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Yield: 2/3 cup
  • Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and drain.
  • Place the potatoes back in the pot and return to the heat.
  • Stir the potatoes, constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes to dehydrated the potatoes.
  • Remove the potatoes from the heat.
  • Add the butter.
  • Using a hand-held masher, mash the butter into the potatoes.
  • Add enough cream until desired smoothness is achieved.
  • The potatoes should still be sort of lumpy.
  • Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings