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Anchovy-Rubbed NY Strip Steaks with Grilled Onion and Tomato Relish

Name: Anchovy-Rubbed NY Strip Steaks with Grilled Onion and Tomato Relish
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces jarred or canned anchovy fillets in oil, drained; 1 fresh hot red chile, such as Holland or Fresno, seeded and chopped; Four 1-inch-thick New York strip steaks (10 to 12 ounces each); Kosher salt; Pepper; 1 medium red onion, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1/2 pound small tomatoes (preferably Campari), halved; 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup snipped chives

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To give these strip steaks a quick shot of deep umami flavor, Food & Wine's Justin Chapple marinates them in a salty-spicy mix of anchovies and hot red chile before grilling. Slideshow: More Steak Recipes

By

Justin Chapple

Updated on July 1, 2016

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

6 ounces jarred or canned anchovy fillets in oil, drained
1 fresh hot red chile, such as Holland or Fresno, seeded and chopped
Four 1-inch-thick New York strip steaks (10 to 12 ounces each)
Kosher salt
Pepper
1 medium red onion, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/2 pound small tomatoes (preferably Campari), halved
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup snipped chives

Directions

In a mini food processor, combine the anchovies and red chile and puree until smooth. Spread the mixture all over the steaks and season lightly with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Bring the steaks to room temperature before grilling.
Light a grill and oil the grate. Brush the onion with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until softened and lightly charred, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a work surface. Grill the tomatoes cut side down over moderately high heat until lightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a work surface and let cool slightly. Cut the onion and tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the vinegar, chives and the 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the relish with salt and pepper.
Grill the steaks over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred on the outside and medium-rare within, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to plates and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the relish.

Make Ahead

The relish can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature and stir in the chives before serving.

Suggested Pairing

Peppery California Syrah.