Steak Tip Risotto
Risotto is a classic comfort food dish, and this Steak Tip Risotto features the addition of steak and black truffle oil. It’s company worthy!
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But, alas, it’s not grilling season right now. In fact, I think the grill is currently buried under about 12″ of snow. But the weather hasn’t stopped me from enjoying steak! Instead, I whipped up this tasty Steak Tip Risotto the other night, and I’m here to tell ya that it is one mighty tasty meal. In fact, I’d venture to say that this Steak Tip Risotto has earned a spot in my list of top winter comfort-food meals!
Risotto is one of those dishes that people often shy away from making at home. But it’s really not all that hard to make! Yes, it can be easily overcooked and taste like mush, but it just requires a bit of attention to cook perfect risotto at home! Here are a couple of tips that I’ve learned:
- Have everything measured and ready to go! Risotto can be easily overcooked, so you don’t want to be running around the kitchen measuring other ingredients once the risotto goes on the stove. Plus, you’ll be a much happier chef if everything is already measured out and ready to go!
- Use warm stock. Pouring cold stock into the pan with the risotto will just slow down the cooking process…increasing the likelihood of mushy risotto. Instead, warm the stock to a simmer prior to adding it to the risotto.
- Add stock to the risotto slowly. It’s tempting to just pour all of the stock in, but you might overdo it. The extra liquid will just make the risotto…you guessed it…mushy. Instead, add about 1 cup of stock at a time until the risotto won’t absorb any more.
- Serve immediately. Risotto is unfortunately not a dish that can be made in advance and then pulled out for the dinner party. So make sure the table is set and everyone is ready as the risotto nears completion.
This Steak Tip Risotto is what my wife calls “restaurant-quality,” and I have to agree with her on this one! So if you want to make a special meal at home to surprise a loved one (or just for yourself), then this Steak Tip Risotto is a good place to start!
Steak Tip Risotto
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 16 oz. steak tips
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 cup arborio rice see note
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 tsp black truffle oil optional, see note
Instructions
- Using a medium saucepan, heat the stock over medium heat until simmering. (Tip: the stock should be hot, but not boiling.)
- Meanwhile, cook steak tips to desired doneness and allows tips to rest at room temperature until risotto is done. (Note: I prefer using a cast iron pan when cooking steak tips indoors.)
- While the steak tips are cooking, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a deep saute pan. Add the diced onion and saute until onion turns translucent in color (~5-7 minutes).
- Add arborio rice and stir until all grains are coated with olive oil. Add 1 cup of hot stock and stir until liquid is fully absorbed. Continue adding 1 cup of stock at a time and stirring until each addition is fully absorbed. This stage should take ~20 minutes total.
- Remove rice from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Finish with a drizzle of black truffle oil (optional). Place cooked steak tips on top of risotto and serve immediately.
I used to be scared of making risotto simply because I watch a lot of cooking competitions, and a lot of chefs go home for poor risotto. Turns out it’s because they are too busy multitasking and competing to pay attention. I love making risotto at home, and I’ll have to give your steak tip one a try!
You are so right…so many chefs get sent home on cooking competitions due to risotto! But I think you’ve nailed it…they are trying to do 87 things at once, and risotto really just requires it’s own special attention. So worth the effort, though!
Love getting risotto at the restaurant… May have to give it a try at home with your tips 🙂
Hey Laura! Risotto is one of my favorite ‘special’ meals…it does require some attention while you’re making it, but it is so worth the effort. I hope you enjoy!!
Wow, I can see why your wife calls this dish “restaurant-quality”. I love the idea of using steak tip in risotto. Delicious and pinned! 🙂
Thanks so much, Anne!! This dish is one of my favorite meals for special occasions. 🙂
I always wondered how to make Risotto since watching “Hell’s Kitchen” with Gordon Ramsay.
It seems it is always one of the appetizers on that show.
Thanks for posting the recipe!
SueAnn
No problem, Sue Ann! It’s an easy recipe…but it does require steady attention once you start cooking it. Totally worth the effort, though!!
Where can I find arborio rice and black truffle oil ? I live in Louisiana.
I to watch cooking shows and always see risotto being cooked and wondered
what it was and wanted to make.
Hey Theresa! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. You can usually find arborio rice (sometimes called Risotto Rice) in the grain section at your local grocery store…or certainly at a health food store if your local grocery store doesn’t carry it. The black truffle oil might be a little harder to find, but it’s out there…especially if you have a nicer grocery store in town. If nothing else, you can always order it online, too. Amazon is great for ordering things that you can’t find locally! I hope this helps a little bit…don’t be a stranger if you have any other questions!! 🙂