Sirloin with Gorgonzola and Bacon Sauce and Avocado Salad

“The combination of the creamy cheese, smoky bacon, rich avocado and tender steak is perfect.”

Serves 2

Easy

Great value

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 – 15 minutes

John Easingwood’s Sirloin with Gorgonzola and Bacon Sauce and Avocado Salad

·         Garlic 2 cloves, crushed

·         Butter 2 T

·         Extra virgin olive oil 1 t, plus extra subbing

·         Bacon 4 rashers, chopped

·         Double cream 1 cup

·         Gorgonzola 50 g

·         Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

·         Mature free-range sirloin steaks 2 x 250 g

For the avocado salad:

·         Red chilli 1, chopped

·         Extra virgin olive oil 1 T

·         Lemon juice a squeeze

·         Ripe avocados 1 – 2, halved

Bacon 4 rashers

1. Fry the garlic in the butter and oil, then add the bacon and cook until golden brown.
2. Add the cream and bring to the boil, then add the crumbled Gorgonzola and melt. Season with pepper and reduce slightly.
3. Rub the steak with oil and season with pepper. Heat a pan until smoking hot, then cook the steaks to your preference. Drizzle with the Gorgonzola-and-bacon sauce and serve with the avocado salad
4. To make the avocado salad, mix the chilli, oil and lemon juice and pour over the avocado.

Carb-conscious, wheat-and gluten-free

Wine: Glenwood Shiraz/ Merlot 2010