We have wonderful friends that we get together with every month or so. We used to meet at a restaurant but decided we preferred the atmosphere of our homes and enjoy creating wonderful meals for each other. So once a month or so we meet at our home and the next we will meet at our friend’s house. So you either have to make the drive or make the dinner! It works out quite well. This month it was my turn.
I love browsing through my recipes trying to decide what will be on the menu. We usually plan a full meal including everything from appetizers to a dessert. On our menu was amazing but the best part of the meal was the rib eye steaks with mushrooms, brandy and blue cheese! Delicious!
Steak with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese
3 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
½ pond mushrooms, thickly sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
¾ cup beef broth (homemade)
¼ cup bandy
¼ tsp minced fresh rosemary
1 ¼ cups crumbles blue cheese (about 4oz)
While the steaks are cooking on the grill melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and garlic; sauté until the mushrooms are just tender, about 4 minutes. Add the broth, then the bandy and minced rosemary and bring to a boil. Boil until liquid is thick enough to coat a spoon lightly, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of the blue cheese; stir just until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over the steaks and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheese. Garnish with rosemary springs. I forgot to garnish with rosemary springs but it was delicious none the less!
Nancy on the Home Front 