Bistecca alla Fiorentina – Searching for Italy Recipe
A tender Bistecca all Fiorentina recipe which sears the meat perfectly to have a crispy outer edge, with a melt-in-your-mouth center. Recipe adapted from Fabio Picchi, featured on Searching for Italy.
US Customary Metric
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 726 kcal
Prepare the fire and heat the grill well.
Place the meat on the grill and cook for approx. 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Place the steak on a cutting board and let it rest for a minute or two.
Carve out the bone and slice the steak.
Season it with salt and drizzle it with extra virgin olive oil.
Serve and enjoy.
The steak should be at room temperature for at least a couple of hours before cooking it.
Dab the meat with a paper towel before grilling it.
Serve with roasted or grilled vegetables or fresh salad.
The traditional cooking method of Fiorentina steak is very rare, grilled over hot coals.
Calories: 726 kcal | Protein: 80 g | Fat: 56 g | Saturated Fat: 25 g | Cholesterol: 242 mg | Sodium: 206 mg | Potassium: 1064 mg | Vitamin A: 60 IU | Calcium: 28 mg | Iron: 7 mg
Keyword Bistecca all Fiorentina