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Derby Steaks

Steaks similar to these used to be served at Churchill Downs, home of the derby. Serve with warmed rolls.

Type: Meat
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Watercress
3 tablespoons 45mlButter
2   Garlic cloves
4   New York Strip steaks, 1" thick - (8 oz ea)
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Wash watercress and cut off stems. Place watercress on large platter. Set aside.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic. Sprinkle steaks with pepper and add to butter. Saute about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or more to your liking.

Remove steaks from heat and sprinkle with salt. Discard garlic. Serve atop platter of watercress.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Each serving: 292 calories; 272 mg sodium; 127 mg cholesterol; 15 grams fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 37 grams protein; 0.22 gram fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 05-03-2000

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