Four 8 ounce top sirloin steaks
1 1/2 cup olives, pitted
2 Tbsp anchovies, finely chopped
2 Tbsp garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp capers, finely chopped
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
4-8 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
12 new potatoes (red, white or yukon gold), size "C", about 1 1/2 " diameter
12 baby leeks

For tapenade:
Combine anchovies and garlic in a small, non-reactive saucepan. Barely cover with olive oil and cook over very low heat until the anchovies and garlic have essentially "melted" together and are incredibly soft. This will take about 30-45 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Combine the anchovy-garlic mixture with the olives, capers and vinegar in a food processor. Process until mixture is homogenous but not completely smooth. Slowly add the olive oil to taste. Adjust the seasoning with fresh ground black pepper to give a little bit of a bite. Leave the tapenade a little loose (that is, with a bit more olive oil) so it can mix with the steak juices and become like a vinaigrette for the vegetables. Reserve.

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

Remove the dark green portions from the leeks so that they are about 4" in length. Split the leeks lengthwise from the top almost to the bottom. Leave enough of the bases intact to hold the leeks together. Trim the hairs from the root ends leaving just the littlest bit possible at the butt end. In cold water, gently rinse away any dirt from the leeks. Toss the leeks with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay the leeks in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Roast the leeks for 10 minutes or until slightly brown and tender at the base. Reserve.

Wash the potatoes under cold water and let dry. Cut into rounds about 1/4" to 1/3" thick. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay the potatoes in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 12-15 minutes until lightly browned and tender. Reserve.

Season the steaks liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill over high heat for 3-5 minutes per side (to desired degree of doneness). Let the steaks rest for about 5 minutes, collecting any juices that are released. Mix the juices with the tapenade.

While the steaks are grilling, return the leeks and potatoes to the oven to warm them. When hot, divide the vegetables equally among four plates.

Place the steaks on the plates and serve with the tapenade on the side.

Top Sirloin Steaks - USDA Prime
These center-cut top sirloin steaks are extremely flavorful and surprisingly tender. Ideal for grilling, broiling or pan-frying.

2 steaks, 8 oz. each $26.98

Michael Leviton

Chef/Owner
Lumiere Restaurant
West Newton, MA

Michael Leviton was an early user of Niman Ranch meats, when he worked at a San Francisco restaurant in the 1980s. "If we were lucky we'd get some of Bill's filets and ribeyes, the difference was amazing. Everybody in the kitchen would shout, 'we've got Niman product!'."

Today he's chef/owner of Lumiere, an 'ingredient based' upscale bistro featuring modern French food but influenced by Europe, Asia and New England.

When he moved back to Boston, Michael was unhappy with the quality of the meat and decided it would be worth the effort to have Niman Ranch shipped directly, before there was a local distribution network. "Back then you had to work your way up to get an allocation. It's a credit to Bill that he has been able to grow the business and still adhere to the same protocols."

"The more time a cow spends eating grass, the more time to develop a beefy flavor profile. Same with Niman Ranch lamb and pork... the hogs are raised the right way, big and porky and rich, that's the way it's supposed to be."

"The easiest way to make your food taste great is to start with great products, whether it's Niman meats or your local farmer's market. The better it tastes, the less you have to do with it. Also, don't be afraid of salt... the biggest difference between the home chef and the restaurant is the use of salt. It's nature's flavor enhancer."

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