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Marinated Quebec grain-fed veal bavette steak, à la Denise Cornellier
Budget
Affordable
Preparation
Quick
Baking
Broil
Baking time
Less than 10 minutes
Cut
Flank steak


INGREDIENTS
 
60 ml (4 tbsp) Dijon mustard
60 ml (4 tbsp) soy sauce
200 ml (3/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
6 grain-fed veal bavette (skirt) steaks
 
PREPARATION
 
In a large bowl, combine the Dijon mustard and soy sauce, then whisk in the olive oil.
 
Place the meat and the marinade in a re-sealable plastic bag and marinate over night in the fridge.
 
Pan fry the grain-fed veal steak to the desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side. The meat should be very pink inside for it to retain its tenderness. Slice the steak in 3 to 5 mm strips against the grain. Serve at room temperature with the following sauces.
 
Shallot sauce
 
INGREDIENTS
 
125 ml (1/2 cup) minced shallots
75 ml (1/3 cup) seasoned rice vinegar
5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
50 ml (3 tbsp) virgin olive oil
A pinch of salt and pepper
 
PREPARATION
 
Combine the shallots, vinegar and mustard in a blender. Slowly whisk in the virgin olive oil in a fine stream. Season and set aside in refrigerator.
 
Tartare Sauce
                                  
INGREDIENTS
             
125 ml (1/2 cup) mayonnaise
30 ml (2 tbsp) pickles, chopped
20 ml (4 tsp) green onions, chopped
5 ml (1 tsp) capers, chopped
5 ml (1 tsp) parsley, chopped
5 ml (1 tsp) lemon juice
5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
2 ml (1/2 tsp) dried tarragon
2 ml (1/2 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
1 ml (1/4 tsp) Tabasco
Salt and pepper
 
PREPARATION
 
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour prior to serving
 
Tomato and Basil Salsa
 
INGREDIENTS 
 
500 g (1 lb) tomatoes
100 ml (3/4 cup) fresh basil, minced
45 ml (3 tbsp) lime juice          
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
2 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
2 ml (1/2 tsp) Tabasco
A pinch of sugar
 
PREPARATION
 
Peal, seed and dice the tomatoes. Gently mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Season. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.