Steak Topped with Mushrooms

Picanha, sirloin or rump steaks topped with a delicious combination of freshly chopped mushrooms, softened butter, garlic,soft cheese with herbs, a splash of white wine, hard grated cheese, such as Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley then grilled to perfection. Gorgeous!

prep time
10 mins

cook time
10 minutes

serves
2 people

Ingredients

2 lean picanha, sirloin, rump or rib-eye steaks
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
15ml/1tbsp rapeseed or sunflower oil
For the Mushroom Topping
:25g/1oz butter
75g/3oz fresh mushrooms, cleaned and finely sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
30ml/2tbsp white wine
30ml/2tbsp soft cheese with herbs
15ml/1tbsp hard grated cheese, e.g. Parmesan
15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

Method

To prepare the topping; heat the butter in a frying pan, suitable for use under the grill and cook the mushrooms for 2-3 minutes or until soft.Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes.
Add the wine and simmer until the wine has evaporated. Transfer to a large bowl, add the cheeses and stir gently.
Heat a non-stick (suitable for use under a grill) pan until hot, season the steak and brush with the oil on both sides and cook according to your preference.
Spoon the topping over the steaks, transfer the pan to a preheated moderate grill and cook for 1-2 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
Transfer the steaks to warmed plates, garnish with the parsley and serve with salad leaves and potato wedges.

Tips:

If preferred, try fillet steaks instead, but follow the cooking times below for 2-3cm/¾-1¼inch thick steaks: Rare: 3-4 minutes on each side Medium: 4-5 minutes on each side Well done: 6-7 minutes on each side.