Bistro Steak with Buttermilk Onion Rings
Bistro Steak with Buttermilk Onion Rings is a flavorful French French Receipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk hazelnut oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk hazelnut oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Set vinaigrette aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season steak with salt and pepper and cook 6–8 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Let rest 10 minutes.
While steak rests, cook butter and shallot in same skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until shallot is softened and starting to brown, about 4 minutes.
Add thyme and peppercorns.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1/2 cup water and simmer until flavors meld and sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 2 minutes.
Remove sauce from heat and whisk in mustard; season with salt and pepper.
Fit a medium saucepan with thermometer; pour in oil to measure 3".
Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 350°F.
Meanwhile, mix buttermilk and vinegar in a shallow bowl.
Place flour in another bowl or baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
Toss onion rings in flour mixture, shaking off excess, and transfer to a wire rack.
Working in batches, dip in buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl; toss again in flour.
Working in 2 or 3 batches and maintaining temperature of oil, fry onion rings until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per batch.
Let drain on paper towels; season with salt.
Toss watercress with reserved vinaigrette.
Thinly slice steak against the grain.
Serve steak with sauce, watercress, and onion rings.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
