Ribeye with Braised Leeks, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Demi Glace
Recipe by Chef Spencer Ivankoe
Ribeye
Ingredients
1 Ribeye Steak
Salt and Pepper
1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
Leave the steak out at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking
In a sauté pan, heat 1 tbsp oil on high heat
Gently place the steak down in pan, and cook for 4 minutes per side
Let rest for 7 minutes before slicing
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
2 Heads of Garlic (cut in half)
1/2 cup Olive Oil
Aluminum Foil
2 Large Idaho Potatoes
4 tbsp Butter
1 1/2 cups of Milk
Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Place 2 heads of garlic, cut in half in aluminum foil with 1/2 up of oil
Seal the foil pouch and put into a 400 degree oven for about 45 minutes
Put cold water, salt, and potatoes in a large pot
Bring to a boil, then let simmer until potatoes are tender (10-12 minutes)
Drain the potatoes and add 4 tbsp butter, 1 1/2 cups of milk, and the garlic oil and whisk until potatoes are smooth
Season with salt and pepper
Braised and Fried Leeks
Ingredients
3 Leeks (white part only)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
1/4 cup Dry White Wine
Juice of 1/2 of a Lemon
Instructions
Remove the green tops of the leeks
Cut the white part of the leeks in half
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a sauté pan on medium heat, and place the leeks flat side down
Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown
Turn the leeks over, pour 1/4 cup white wine, lemon juice, and reduce liquid by half
Add 1/4 cup water, cover with lid, and cook on low to medium until leeks are tender and caramelized (about 20 minutes)
For the fried leeks, thinly slice raw leeks, heat 1/2 cup oil in a sauté pan, gently drop leeks into the oil, moving them constantly, fry until golden brown (1 minute)
Dry on a paper towel
Demi Glace
Ingredients
Container of reduced beef stock (good quality)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp water
Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Heat up the beef stock in a small pot
Add 2 tbsp of water, and slowly add the butter and whisk until silky and smooth
Season with salt and pepper to taste