Mushrooms spiked with the flavors of India add complexity and exoticism to beefy, well-marbled rib eye. They also go with virtually any other cut of steak.
Steaks can be cooked in an oiled hot 2-burner grill pan (uncovered) or in a hot skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
Recipe information
Total Time
30 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare a gas grill for indirect-heat cooking over medium-high heat; see Grilling Procedure .
Step 2
Pat steaks dry and season each with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Oil grill rack, then sear steaks directly over heat, covered, turning once and moving to area over turned-off burner if flare-ups occur, until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes total. Move steaks to area over turned-off burners and grill, covered, 6 to 8 minutes more for medium-rare. Let rest on a cutting board while preparing mushrooms.
Step 3
Cook ginger, garlic, and spices in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomato paste and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and water and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and coated, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
Step 4
Slice steaks across the grain and serve with mushrooms.
Serve with:
Step 5