Name: Spicy Red Pepper Steak Sauce
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 slice hearty white sandwich bread, toasted until golden and torn into pieces; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted; 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained; 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped; 1 clove minced garlic; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Why This Recipe Works

The steak is cooked perfectly, with a sizzling crust and buttery interior; the only thing missing is the perfect sauce. We wanted to concoct our own steak sauce recipe that could stand up to our meaty steaks. Toasting almonds enhanced their flavor, maximizing their nutty taste. We had to be careful: they burn easily. Shaking the pan often helped us avoid burning the nuts. Cayenne pepper is by nature spicy, but we felt free to simply add more cayenne to taste when needed.

Before You Begin

This peppery sauce is a simplified version of the Spanish classic, Romesco.

Instructions

Process bread and almonds in food processor until finely ground. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Season with salt.