Grilled Steak & Veggies with Bagna Càuda

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Ingredients

• 2 1-1/2-inch ribeye steaks

• 1 small savoy cabbage, quartered

• 1 zucchini, quartered

• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced scallions

• 4-6 anchovy filets

• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

• 1 large garlic clove, finely grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon

• 2-3 Tbsps. red wine vinegar

• olive oil

• kosher salt

• freshly ground black pepper

• flake salt

• Italian parsley, chopped

Directions

Heat the grill to high heat. Season the steak all over with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides for about 4 minutes, until the steak is medium-rare. Check using a thermometer if desired. Let it rest.

Drizzle olive oil on the veggies, sprinkle with a bit of salt. Grill on the hot grill until slightly tender and charred in spots. Set aside.

an accompaniment to grilled ribeye and veggies. I used Rosauers’ Painted Hills steaks hand cut by the meat department. The result was truly delicious.

Place the butter and olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted. Add in the anchovies and garlic and stir, heating through, until the anchovies have melted into the sauce and the garlic smells fragrant (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in the lemon zest and juice, and vinegar.

Plate the steak and veggies, finish with a sprinkle of flake salt and parsley. Dress the veggies and the steak with a bit of the sauce, dipping as needed while you eat.

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