2/15/09

I Won Meat!

I won meat! Say what?

A while ago, Stephane, aka cute and talented Zenchef of Chefs Gone Wild, had a contest to win La Cense Beef. And guess what? I actually won!!! (It was a randomized type of a thing.)

I finally decided to make something using my prize. I defrosted one of the Petite Sirloins, and simply cooked it in some vegetable oil seasoned with salt and pepper.

I learned a trick from Luke at Sur La Table: once you see pools of blood on the meat after you turned it over, it's done! Let the meat rest for about 5-10 minutes before cutting into it.

This was an amazing meal!!!! I served the meat with tomato/garbanzo beans/shallot/blue cheese/sunflower oil/lemon juice and dill salad.




13 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2009

    Your steak and salad looks great!

    It's so cool that you actually won the beef.

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  2. EsiFebruary 16, 2009

    I am totally obsessed with grassfed beef. I think it is way better than the factory bred stuff and of course better for the environment. You're so lucky for winning some! The salad sounds great too. I did something similar with feta instead of gorgonzola. Nice meal!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009

    Did you say cute? Aww, look what you've done.. I'm blushing now! Hehe. Compliment are not good for my heart, I have a condition. :-) Great dinner indeed! I'm happy you liked it so much.

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  4. hungryandfrozenFebruary 16, 2009

    Hey congrats, what a cool prize! There is nothing nicer than quality steak, cooked simply.

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  5. Peter MFebruary 16, 2009

    You lucky gal...you won meat! Nothing gives the the gift of meat...nicely done, lovely pink.

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  6. pigpigscornerFebruary 16, 2009

    oo they look so pink and delicious! Congrats!

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  7. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswerFebruary 16, 2009

    Cooked to perfection.. Yippee what a great prize to have won!

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  8. DewiFebruary 16, 2009

    Olga my dear, how did you get so lucky? Congratulation!
    That steaks sure look great.
    Cheers,
    Elra

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  9. ThistlemoonFebruary 16, 2009

    Grass fed beef really does taste better! I never really liked beef until I had grass fed!

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  10. MelitaFebruary 16, 2009

    You won and put it to great use! Looks delicious!

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  11. HeleneFebruary 17, 2009

    Stephane...such a charmer :)

    That tenderloing looks fabulous!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009

    The color of the meat is so inviting.

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  13. avestaFebruary 18, 2009

    This looks amazing....I love garbanzo beans in salads and your meat looks perfect!

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