Steak de Burgo - J. Benjamin’s Restaurant

Recipe Type(s): BBQ/Grilled, Steaks
J. Benjamin’s is a Des Moines restaurant. This recipe was printed in the September, 2002, issue of Bon Appetit.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

   4  (6 to 8 oz.) beef tenderloin steaks, 1-inch thick
1/2  cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
   6  large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4  cup chopped fresh oregano
1/4  cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

1. Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let garlic butter stand 2 hours at room temperature. 
2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Place pan of garlic butter on edge of grill to rewarm.
3. Transfer steaks to plates. Spoon garlic butter over. Sprinkle with herbs and serve.