RIB-EYE TACOS WITH ONION JAM AND HORSERADISH CREME FRAICHE
Horseradish crème fraîche 1 cup finely grated peeled fresh horseradish root (about 4 ounces) 1 8-
ounce container crème fraîche or sour cream
1/4 cup white wine vinegar Coarse kosher salt
Onion jam 1 1/2 pounds red onions, very thinly sliced 2 cups dry red wine 2 tablespoons honey 1
tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Tacos 10 7- to 8-inch-diameter flour tortillas, each cut into 5-inch square
2 tablespoons olive oil 4 9- to 10-ounce boneless rib-eye steaks, excess fat trimmed Fresh
cilantro sprigs
For horseradish crème fraîche: Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with
kosher salt. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
For onion jam: Combine onions, wine, honey, and thyme in large skillet. Bring to boil. Reduce heat
to medium-low and simmer uncovered until wine is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 55
minutes. Mix in red wine vinegar. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, adding water by tablespoonfuls
to moisten if jam is dry and stirring often (onions will still be slightly crunchy). Season to taste
with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Before using, rewarm over
medium heat until just warm, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if jam is dry.)
For tacos: Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in foil, enclosing completely. Place in oven until
heated through, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over high heat. Add 2
steaks to each skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Transfer steaks to cutting board. Thinly slice steaks crosswise. Divide steak slices among warm
tortillas. Top with onion jam, then spoonful of horseradish crème fraîche. Garnish with
cilantro sprigs.
Market tip: Fresh horseradish root looks like a knottier cousin of the parsnip. Use a vegetable
peeler to peel away the skin, then a box grater, food processor, or Microplane for grating. If the
fresh root is unavailable, substitute 1/4 cup of prepared horseradish in this recipe.
Makes 10.
Bon Appétit January 2004
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