Steak in Beef Tallow

This Steak in Beef Tallow is out of this world! It’s the perfect flavorful, hearty meal to make over the fire. The tallow makes this “confit” because we are cooking the beef in beef fat. Top it all off with the Hatch Chile Blue Cheese Sauce, and you’re in heaven! Serve it up for dinner any night of the week!

What is Beef Tallow

Tallow is a form of rendered beef fat typically used as a cooking oil. It has a similar consistency to Butter, but due to its very high smoke point of around 400F, beef tallow is great for high-heat cooking like deep frying, searing, and sauteing meats.

You can make your own beef tallow or grab some from the store, which is what I did. Either way cooking your steak in animal fat helps lock in the flavor, furthermore, giving you a tender, mouthwatering steak. 

Why You’ll Love Steak in Beef Tallow

This Beef Tallow Steak is next level! It’s a twist on my recipe from last year,  Steak in a Butter Bath. However, this is closer to Steak Confit as we cook in beef fat instead of Butter. The cooking process helps to add some fat flavor to the meat while also making a decent crust.

The blue cheese sauce is just a bonus, but well worth adding. You’ll love how much flavor is packed into this juicy steak and how straightforward it is to make! Despite the long cooking process, you’ll only need 30 minutes of prep time!

For other recipes utilizing tallow, check out my Grilled Ribeye with Beef Tallow Fries, Smoked Beef Shank and Texas Smoked Brisket.   

How to Make Steak in Beef Tallow

Steak in Beef Tallow Ingredients

Steak:

• Steaks, Ribeyes, or New York Strip Steaks
• Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Rings

Confit:

• Rosemary Sprigs
• Thyme Sprigs
• Garlic Cloves
• Beef Tallow (store-bought or homemade beef tallow will do)

Hatch Chile Blue Cheese Sauce:

• Heavy Cream 
• Beef Broth
• Blue Cheese Crumbles
• Diced Hatch Chiles
• Black Pepper
• Kosher Salt

Let’s Get Cooking 

First, preheat a grill to 275-300F for indirect cooking. Then, add a dutch oven hanging over the fire to preheat for 5 minutes (control the heat of the dutch oven by raising or lowering it on the hanging post).

Prep the Steaks

Add the beef tallow to the dutch oven and let it melt (about 5 minutes). Next, add your rosemary, thyme, and garlic cloves to the tallow to infuse for 5 minutes. When the tallow is between 120-160F, add the plain steaks to it, ensuring they are fully submerged and cook until they are 115F internal (about 10-15 minutes). Once the ribeye steaks in beef tallow are done pull them off and let them rest for 10 minutes.

While the steaks rest, build a high heat fire (around 400F) for searing on your grill.

Pat the steaks dry from any excess tallow and then season on all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the steaks to the grill to sear steaks for 1-1.5 minutes per side until they are crispy. Pull the steaks off once done, and keep warm.

Make the Steaks Sauce

Next, add a skillet to the grill at medium heat (about 300F) to heat up so that we can make our Hatch Chile Blue Cheese Sauce. Add some beef broth and heavy cream and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Next, add your blue cheese crumbles and hatch chiles. Simmer over the flames, stirring often, until it has thickened and reduced (about 10-15 minutes). Once done, pull off and keep warm.

Slice your steaks and then top those slices with the Hatch Chile Blue Cheese Sauce. Garnish with chopped chives and fresh herbs, serve and enjoy!

For other steak sauce recipes, check out my Cajun Rubbed Steak with Bourbon Street Sauce, Bison Tenderloin with Cognac Cream Sauce and Steaks with Gorgonzola Mushroom Cream Sauce.

What to Serve with Steak in Beef Tallow

Steak is one of my favorite things to serve because it pairs well with almost anything. Serve it with mashed potatoes, french fries, roasted vegetables, or any of your favorite side dishes!

Storage

If you find some leftovers from this Steak in Beef Tallow recipe, then place them in an air-tight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Alternatively, you can put your leftovers in a vacuum-sealed freezer bag and store them in the freezer for three months.

Reheating/Leftovers

To reheat your steak leftovers, arrange them on a baking sheet and place them in the oven at 375F until warm. If they’re coming from the freezer, thaw them and then follow the same process. 

FAQs

Is beef tallow healthy?

The short answer is yes, because beef tallow is like coconut oil and other oils that contains natural and healthy refined saturated fats and some vitamins. 

Is beef tallow the same as lard?

The difference between the two is that lard is pork fat, while tallow is beef fat. Though they are used similarly. 

Next time you’re craving a hearty meal, give this Steak with Beef Tallow a go! It’s a great meal for any occasion and pairs well with many side dishes!

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