Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Delicata Squash Purée, Cherry Bourbon Sauce & Pistachio Cream

Sleep like champ and eat like a king with this meal. I love using squash for purees and this Delicata squash brings the noise with its silky and balanced awesomeness. Flat Iron is also great.

Flat Iron Steak

• 10–12 oz flat iron steak

• Kosher salt 

Delicata Squash Purée

• 1 medium delicata squash, halved, seeds removed, sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, smashed

• Zest & juice of ½ lemon

• 2½ cups vegetable broth or water

• Kosher salt

Cherry Bourbon Sauce

• 8 oz frozen pitted cherries

• 1 oz bourbon

• 1 oz honey

• 1 cinnamon stick, toasted

• Zest & juice of 1 orange

• 1 tbsp cold butter, cubed

• Kosher salt

Pistachio Cream (Optional Garnish)

• ½ cup roasted, salted pistachios

• 6 oz whole milk

1. Grill the Steak 

1. Season steak generously with kosher salt.

2. Grill over high heat to desired doneness.

3. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

2. Make the Squash Purée

1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.

2. Add shallot and garlic with a pinch of salt; cook 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

3. Add sliced squash and sauté 6–8 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt.

4. Add broth and lemon zest; simmer 10–12 minutes until squash is tender.

5. Blend until silky smooth, adding liquid as needed. It should hold its shape when pushed with a spoon.

6. Finish with lemon juice and season to taste.

3. Make the Cherry Bourbon Sauce

1. In a small pot, combine cherries, bourbon, honey, cinnamon stick, orange zest and juice, and a pinch of salt.

2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until cherries break down and sauce thickens slightly, 8–10 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick.

4. Add cold butter and swirl gently until melted and emulsified.

4. Make the Pistachio Cream

1. Blend pistachios and milk until smooth, 1–2 minutes.

2. Strain through a medium mesh strainer to remove large pieces but keep some texture.

3. Optional: Warm gently and strain again for a silky finish.

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