Seasonal Seasonings: 8 Ways to Elevate New York Strip for the Holidays

11.05.2024

On the list of holiday season activities, a hearty meal with family and friends takes the top spot—and those meals are even better when they include perfectly prepared Black Angus beef.

This year, give your crew the gift of a memorable meal featuring Black Angus New York strip steak. Take this tender cut of Black Angus beef to holiday-worthy heights with just a few simple ingredients.

New York Strip Ideas for Holiday Meals

Earthy Mushroom Sauce

Chop an eight-ounce container of cremini (Baby Bella) mushrooms and a shallot. Sauté in olive oil with some fresh thyme for about 10 minutes. When the mushrooms have softened and soaked up that extra flavor, add a cup of dry red wine. Once the wine has reduced by half, cook for 3-4 minutes, then stir in a few tablespoons of butter. Pour this luscious sauce over your steaks for a rich, new tradition at the dining table.

Seasonal Salt

Add some holiday glitz with Himalayan pink salt, chunky sea salt, or another gourmet salt to make your New York strip extra savory. When used as a finishing ingredient, quality salt absorbs and amplifies the steak’s flavor profile. Season both sides of your steak with your preferred salt before it hits the heat.

A Merry Cheese-mas

Enhance your holiday table with blue or Gorgonzola cheese. Toss it on right before your steak is done—on the grill or under the broiler—and let it melt slightly, adding a new dimension of flavor to your steak. For an extra-rich topper, try a blend of blue cheese with butter, garlic, and rosemary.

A Peppery Present

Create depth of flavor by patting both sides of your New York strip with rough-crusted peppercorns in any variety. Try:

• Green peppercorns for a fresher flavor
• Pink peppercorns for a light taste
• White peppercorns for a rustic flavor

One Fresh Spread

Add some color and brightness to your meal with a chimichurri sauce. Common ingredients include parsley, garlic, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and shallot—a highly flavorful combination that requires surprisingly little effort. Easily combine ingredients in a food processor, or, if you’d like a more rustic texture, chop everything and combine in a bowl.

Classic Compound Butter

Yet another quick way to add rich, creamy flavor to your New York strip: mix your favorite combination of garlic, fresh herbs (such as parsley, oregano, thyme, and rosemary), salt, and pepper with a stick of softened butter to enhance your steak. Top your steak with the compound butter as it rests for the perfect bite—every time.

Jingle Bell Jam

Bacon jam, that is. Start by chopping bacon, then sautéing it in a skillet. Remove bacon and set it aside to drain. Next, sauté a yellow onion in the same skillet using a tablespoon of the rendered bacon fat. Once the onions are soft, add the bacon, ½ cup of water, ¼ cup of brown sugar, and ¼ cup of red wine vinegar, then season with thyme, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook for 13 minutes, until caramelized, then add 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Spread this bacon jam like holiday cheer for a whole new way to enjoy New York strip steak.

Winter Wonderland—and Sea

Surf and turf is a surefire way to appeal to a variety of tastes. Coat shrimp in light olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook them in a skillet (or on skewers if you’re grilling) while your New York strips are cooking. Top the steaks with shrimp and herb-garlic butter. Or, if you love a good charcuterie board, try our surf ‘n’ turf steak and shrimp board.

Here’s to the Holidays

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