Ribeye Chop with Charred Shallot–Bordelaise & Crispy Leeks
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A steakhouse-quality ribeye chop glazed in a deep, smoky bordelaise and topped with crispy leeks. Approachable luxury from Bristol Farms and Campo Grande.
1tablespoonCampo Grande Chorizo fatoptional for sauce base
2Shallots largehalved
2clovesGarliclightly crushed
¾cupRed winefull-bodied
1cupBeef stockreduced sodium
2Thyme sprigs
2tablespoonButtercold
1Small leekthinly sliced into matchsticks
2tablespoonFlour
1Neutral oilfor frying
pinchSea salt
Equipment
Cast iron skillet
Tongs
Small saucepan
Spider strainer or slotted spoon
Method
Sear the Ribeye Chop
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high.
Season ribeye with kosher salt.
Sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden. You'll know it's ready to flip once it releases from the pan. It sticks because the crust is still forming, so don't nudge it around if it's not releasing. The protein will almost always tell you when it's ready.
Lower heat, add butter, and baste 1 minute. Keep that frying sound going so you don't lose temperature.
Transfer to a plate, tent, and rest 10 minutes. Carryover is the term for when the temperature keeps climbing after something is removed from the pan, which is why you pull a protein below its target and not at it.
Make the Charred Shallot–Bordelaise
In the same pan, add chorizo fat (if using), halved shallots cut-side down, and garlic cloves.
Char deeply until golden and aromatic, about 2–3 minutes.
Deglaze with red wine, scraping up any fond. You'll know all of the bits have released when you run your spoon over the bottom of the pan and it feels smooth.
Add thyme and reduce by half.
Add beef stock and simmer until slightly thickened, 5–7 minutes.
Strain into a clean pan, then swirl in cold butter to emulsify.
Make the Crispy Leeks
Heat neutral oil to 310 °F.
Toss leeks in flour until evenly coated.
Fry in small batches 1–2 minutes until golden and crisp. You'll know they're ready when they're light amber and the bubbling quiets.
Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and season with sea salt.
To Plate
- Garlic mashed potatoes or roasted fingerlings
- A glass of Bordeaux or California Cabernet
Notes
Storage: cover and refrigerate the steak and bordelaise for up to 3 days. Reheat the steak gently to avoid overcooking it further; the crispy leeks won't hold, fry a fresh batch if serving again.