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Charred Steak and Broccolini with Cheese Sauce

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

If you like cheesy broccoli, you’ll love this elevated but simple steak dinner that's drizzled with a creamy Gruyère sauce that equally complements both the steak and the crispy roasted broccolini.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

2

(1 1/2"–2" thick) boneless New York strip steaks

1

tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2

1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided

2

bunches broccolini (about 1 lb. total), trimmed, halved lengthwise

1

Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

3

oz. coarsely grated Gruyère (about 1½ cups)

3

oz. cream cheese, cut into pieces

3

/4 cup whole milk

1

/4 tsp. freshly grated or ground nutmeg

Large pinch of cayenne pepper

Flaky sea salt

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Season steaks all over with pepper and 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Let sit 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, toss broccolini, oil, and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt on a rimmed baking sheet to combine. Spread out in a single layer and set aside.

    Step 3

    Using tongs if needed, hold both steaks together fat cap side down in a large ovenproof skillet, then set over high heat. Cook until pan is coated in fat, about 4 minutes. Lay steaks flat and continue to sear until deeply browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and roast steaks until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 120°F for medium-rare, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

    Step 4

    While steaks are resting, roast reserved broccolini until crisp-tender and lightly charred, about 10 minutes.

    Step 5

    Heat cheese, cream cheese, milk, nutmeg, cayenne, and remaining 1/4 tsp. kosher salt in a medium saucepan over medium, whisking constantly, until a smooth sauce forms, about 5 minutes.

    Step 6

    Divide sauce among plates. Top with broccolini and steaks; sprinkle with sea salt.