Herb-Rubbed Top Sirloin Steak with Peperonata
A flavorful top sirloin steak rubbed with fresh herbs and black pepper, served alongside a rich Mediterranean-style peperonata made with colorful bell peppers, red onions, and capers.
Ingredients
- •3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •2 whole red onions
- •2 pounds mixed bell peppers
- •¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- •1 to taste coarse kosher salt
- •3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- •2 tablespoons capers
- •1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- •1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- •1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- •1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- •1 tablespoon black pepper
- •1½ teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- •1 whole top sirloin steak
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Mix in bell peppers and crushed red pepper; sprinkle lightly with coarse kosher salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until peppers are tender and silky, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Stir in red wine vinegar, capers, oregano, and thyme. Increase heat to medium; stir uncovered 3 minutes. Season peperonata to taste with coarse salt and pepper. Transfer peperonata to bowl and cool to room temperature. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.
45 min
- 2.
Mix oregano, thyme, pepper, and salt in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of steak. Place on large plate; cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before grilling. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drizzle both sides of steak lightly with olive oil. Grill steak to desired doneness, about 15 minutes per side for medium-rare, or 17 minutes per side for medium. Transfer steak to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes. Cut steak crosswise into 1/4 - to 1/3 -inch-thick slices.
40 min
- 3.
Arrange steak slices on platter; surround with peperonata and serve.
5 min
