Steakhouse Salad recipe

1 (1 pound) sirloin steak
4 to 5 romaine lettuce leaves
3/4 pound chopped romaine lettuce
5 ounces Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Dressing
4 slices tomato
4 slices red onion rings
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Begin grilling steak to desired doneness. Cook to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Season if desired.

While steak is cooking, wash romaine heads in cold water in sink with 1/4 cup salt and 1/4 cup vinegar to clean dirt and germs. Peel off outer leaves and place on bottom of large oval plate or platter. Drain and refill sink with cold water, salt and vinegar. Slice romaine lengthwise into 1 1/2-inch squares. Immerse in sink to "shock" the lettuce and to keep it crisp. Drain in colander.

Toss 12 ounces of lettuce in large mixing bowl with blue cheese vinaigrette dressing until coated. Place on top of romaine leaves. Slice steak into 1/4 inch strips and place over salad. Shingle red onion rings at the top and tomato slices at the bottom of the plate.

Sprinkle crumble blue cheese over salad and serve.

Blue Cheese Vinaigrette:
7 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons minced garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer garlic mixture to blender. Add blue cheese, white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, sugar, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and remaining olive oil; blend well. Transfer vinaigrette to bowl. Mix in chopped basil. Vinaigrette can be prepared two days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

Southwest Steak recipe

2 (5.5 ounce) sirloin steaks, or your favorite cut
4 shakes blackened steak seasoning
1/2 cup red peppers, julienne cut
1/2 cup green peppers, julienne cut
1 cup yellow onion, julienne cut
Butter, as needed
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Garlic, granulated, to taste
1 slice Cheddar cheese
1 slice Monterey jack cheese, sliced

Heat skillet or grill to 550 degrees F.

Shake blackened steak seasoning on to one side of meat and grill to desired doneness, turning halfway on grill between "flips" to achieve "diamond" grill marks.

While steak is cooking, cut onions and peppers.

Melt butter and sauté onions and peppers. Season with salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce heat and hold until steak is cooked.

For final minute of steak cooking, top with cheese slices.

Plate for service with onions and peppers and serve with your favorite side dishes. Applebee's serves theirs with skin-on garlic mashed potatoes and garlic bread.

Source: themilwaukeechannel.com

Smothered Steak Skillet recipe

NOTE: This recipe includes garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed onion and mushrooms.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
2 pounds red potatoes
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup cream
3 tablespoons butter
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup garlic cloves

Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms:
1/2 pound yellow onions, peeled, cored, 1/4 inch julienne strips
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
Granulated garlic, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Sirloin Steak Skillet:
1 (2 3/4 pound) sirloin steak – 8 smaller cuts
(approximately 5 1/2 ounces each)
Sautéed mushrooms/onion, see recipe
Garlic mashed potatoes, see recipe
8 slices mozzarella cheese

Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Place a single layer of garlic cloves on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and wrap tightly. Roast in 400 degree F preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes or until soft. Unwrap and let cool until touchable. Peel cloves and mash with potatoes when they are ready.

Wash and rinse potatoes under cold water. It is not necessary to peel potatoes, unless you desire.

In large saucepan (or pot), bring red potatoes to a slow boil for approximately 20 minutes. The exact time depends on the size of the potatoes used. For faster cooking, cut into smaller pieces. Internal temperature should be 205 degrees F. Remove from heat and drain in colander.

In pan or bowl, combine potatoes, peeled and roasted garlic cloves, and all other ingredients and mash with a potato masher.

Return mashed potatoes to low heat, if necessary, to bring them to a serving temperature of 165 degrees F.

Sautéed Onions, Mushrooms: Melt butter in skillet over medium heat and add onions and seasonings. Sauté and stir until lightly caramelized.

Add sliced mushrooms and stir, as needed to avoid burning, until hot.

Sirloin Steak Skillet: Grill steaks to desired degree of doneness. Melt two slices of mozzarella cheese over two shingled steaks for each plate.

Top with onions and mushrooms, and serve with mashed potatoes on the side.

Source: The Milwaukee Channel