Bistecca alla Fiorentina
The Bistecca alla Fiorentina is the most famous steak in Italy, made from high-quality Chianina beef, traditionally grilled over charcoal with olive oil, salt and pepper. Crispy on the outside, juicy and pink on the inside, a true feast for meat lovers and the perfect dish for a successful Tuscan food pairing with Chianti Classico!
Cooking utensils
- 1 Grill oder Grillpfanne
- 1 Fleischthermometer
- 1 Schneidebrett
- 1 Messer
- 1 Zange
Ingredients
For the steak:
- 1 Chianina T-Bone Steak approx. 1–1.2 kg, at least 5 cm thick
- Sea salt coarse
- Black pepper coarse
- 2 tbsp best olive oil
For the finish:
- sprig of fresh rosemary
- 1 Clove of garlic halved
Preparation
Preparation:
- Remove steak from the refrigerator 2 hours before grilling.
Grill:
- Preheat the grill (charcoal/grill pan) to the highest setting.
- Brush the steak only with olive oil.
- Grill over very high heat for 5 minutes per side, then season with rosemary and garlic.
- Let the steak rest briefly, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Serve:
- Cut into slices diagonally from the bone, arrange on a wooden board.
Recommended side dishes:
- Tuscan fried potatoes with rosemary
- Grilled vegetables (e.g. zucchini, bell pepper, tomato)
- Fresh focaccia or country bread
Nutritional values per portion
Calories: 880kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 65gFat: 67g
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