Coffee Rubbed Manhattan Strip

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Recommended wine pairing: 2011 Tor Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

Cauliflower Puree

1. Combine the cauliflower and cream in a medium pot and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or until tender.
2. Transfer to a blender and puree until silky smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Coffee Rub

1. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly to combine.

Monastrell Sauce

1. Combine the wine, shallot, garlic, herbs, and peppercorns and cook over medium high heat until reduced to ½ cup.
2. Add the veal stock and reduce to 1 cup.
3. Whisk in the butter and season with salt. Strain and serve.

Braised Lentil

1. Cook the bacon until the fat renders and bacon is crispy.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and carrot and sweat until soft.
3. Add the lentils and chicken stock and cook until tender. Approximately 30 minutes.
4. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and chives.

Roasted Broccoli

1. Combine all ingredients and spread onto a sheet pan.
2. Roast in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.

Assembly

1. Season the steak with the coffee rub.  Grill over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes on both sides until medium rare.  Let rest for 5 minutes.
2. Spoon the cauliflower puree on the plate.
3. Top with Roasted Broccoli.
4. Spoon the Monastrell sauce into the center of plate.
5. Top the sauce with lentils.
6. Top the lentils with the grilled strip.