Cowboy steaks

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
410-ounce ribeye steaks,
1Inch thick
5teaspoonsCreole Seasoning, or to
Taste
¼cupOlive oil
6cupsAssorted fresh wild
Mushrooms (Chanterelles,
Shiitake, Oyster,
Black Trumpets), sliced
1cupChopped yellow onions
½cupChopped green onions
3tablespoonsMinced garlic
1teaspoonSalt
Black pepper
4tablespoonsUnsalted butter, cut in 8
Pieces

Directions

Sprinkle steaks all over with Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon for each; pound seasoning into meat once or twice with the side of a heavy knife or palm of your hand.

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil is very hot and almost smoking, add steaks and sear first side only, about 4 minutes.

Turn steaks to sear other side, 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, yellow and green onions, garlic, salt, 10 turns pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning; sautJ 2 minutes. Turn steaks again, dot with butter, cover skillet and cook 1 minute more.

Serve steaks with mushrooms and juices spooned over.

Yield: 4 servings