Cast Iron Charred Ribeye with Bacon, Whiskey Onions, and Hot Peppers

Ribeye seared in a cast iron skillet with bacon fat until perfectly charred then topped with whiskey onions and jalapeño peppers. A sublime meal for any occasion.

Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate

Prep Time10 Minutes

Servings2

Cook Time30 Minutes

Ingredients

2 (16-ounce) Certified Angus Beef ® ribeye steaks

1/4 pound bacon, chopped

1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon coarse cracked black pepper

1 large sweet onion (Vidalia or Spanish), halved and thinly sliced

1 jalapeno pepper (for less heat, substitute a poblano or a sweet bell pepper),stem and seeds removed, thinly sliced

Directions

1. In a large cast iron skillet, sear bacon over medium heat until crisp; use slotted spoon to remove from pan and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the pan.

2. Season ribeye steaks with salt and black pepper. Sear over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side to develop a rich mahogany-colored sear. Cook to medium rare, or your desired doneness. (Optional: After initial sear on each side, finish steaks in a 325° F oven.) Remove from skillet to a clean cutting board or plate to rest.

3. With heat on medium high, add onion and jalapeño to skillet. Sear a minute until charred. Turn off heat and add 1/4 cup whiskey. Stir in bacon. Serve immediately over steaks.

10 minutes

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

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Makes 2 servings

2 (16-ounce) Certified Angus Beef ® ribeye steaks

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1/4 pound bacon, chopped

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1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

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1/2 teaspoon coarse cracked black pepper

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1 large sweet onion (Vidalia or Spanish), halved and thinly sliced

Spanish Onion, 1 ct, 20 oz, 20 Ounce

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1 jalapeno pepper (for less heat, substitute a poblano or a sweet bell pepper),stem and seeds removed, thinly sliced

Jalapeno Pepper, 1 ct, 4 oz, 4 Ounce

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Directions

1. In a large cast iron skillet, sear bacon over medium heat until crisp; use slotted spoon to remove from pan and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the pan.

3. With heat on medium high, add onion and jalapeño to skillet. Sear a minute until charred. Turn off heat and add 1/4 cup whiskey. Stir in bacon. Serve immediately over steaks.