Experience the culinary magic of Clif Family Winery’s Blue Cheese Skirt Steak Roll-Ups, featuring our unique Clif Family Red Wine with Cracked Pepper Jam. This delectable recipe combines tender skirt steak, tangy blue cheese, and fresh herbs, all brought to life by the vibrant flavors of our special jam. The perfect addition to any dinner party or intimate gathering, these roll-ups embody the essence of Napa Valley’s gourmet dining. Let’s embark on a culinary journey and elevate your next meal with this exquisite dish and our exceptional wines.
Recipe by Executive Chef John McConnell
Serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 lbs. skirt steak
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1-1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sherry vinegar
¼ c. Clif Family Red Wine with Cracked Pepper Jam
1/3 bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped (about ½ cup)
6 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
Toothpicks
DIRECTIONS:
Season skirt steak liberally with salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Bring to room temperature about 30 minutes prior to cooking.
Add olive oil to a medium sized skillet and preheat on low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook for 20-25 minutes or until onions are nicely caramelized. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon salt, the sherry vinegar and the Clif Family Red Wine with Cracked Pepper Jam. Allow mixture to cool. Fold in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning to taste.
Preheat a separate cast-iron skillet with olive oil on high heat and sear skirt steak for about 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove from heat and rest for 8-10 minutes.
On a clean cutting board, spread the caramelized onion mixture over the steak. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and roll the steak into a tube shape. Slice the steak against the grain in about ¼” thick slices to create individual pinwheels, and lay slices flat on a sheet tray or cutting board. Pierce each pinwheel with a toothpick to hold end pieces in place.
Prior to serving, warm in a 300° F oven for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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