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Oct 29, 2023

Roumanian Steak Recipe

This is an everyday steak found in diners, as well as Jewish American restaurants and homes. It is a New York City classic that flaunts a ton of flavor. We like to serve this steak at Mischa with

This is an everyday steak found in diners, as well as Jewish American restaurants and homes. It is a New York City classic that flaunts a ton of flavor. We like to serve this steak at Mischa with schmaltzy home fries garnished with gribenes. It's also great with mushrooms or even a simple salad.

Technique tip: We prefer to cook these steaks in a cast-iron skillet, but a grill works great too.

Swap option: This marinade can be made well in advance and will keep in your refrigerator for two weeks. It goes great on pork, chicken and fish as well.

For the marinade:

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process into a coarse puree.

For the steak:

Rub each piece of steak liberally with the steak marinade.

Place a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.

Pour some vegetable oil in the skillet about 1/4-inch deep. Once the oil is almost smoking, carefully place the steaks into the skillet. Leave the steaks to cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes. Carefully turn the steaks over using tongs. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Transfer the steaks to a plate to rest for 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Slice each piece of steak into 2 to 3 slices against the grain.