Bistecca alla Fiorentina – Steak

Bistecca alla Fiorentina – Steak

Bistecca alla Fiorentina - Steak

by cooking with nonna

Bistecca alla Fiorentina – When you travel to Tuscany, this steak is a must!

Ingredients

For 2 Person(s)

For the Steak

  • 1 Chianina Steak – 2 pounds, about 1 1/2 inch thick (T-Bone steak or Porterhouse steaks are good substitutes)

  • 1/2 cup white wine

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 lemon, juice only

  • salt & pepper

  • sprig of fresh rosemary

Directions

  1. Prepare your hot coals or a good barbeque grill. Bring to high temperature.

  2. In a cup, mix the white wine, EV olive oil and lemon juice.

  3. Add a generous amount of salt & pepper. Mix well.

  4. Place the steak on the fire and cook each side for 2 minutes.

  5. With the rosemary sprig, brush both sides of the steak with wine mix.

  6. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.

  7. Slice and serve.