Ostrich Steak with Vanilla Recipe

Name: Ostrich Steak with Vanilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/2 each cinnamon sticks one inch; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 3 x garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons coffee dark roasted; 3 each ostrich steaks or Rhea steaks 8 oz each; 2 tablespoons butter unsalted; 3 tablespoons shallots chopped; 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced; 3 cups chicken broth; 3/4 each vanilla bean split or 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup cream half and half 10%MF

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoon pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 each cinnamon sticks one inch
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 x garlic cloves
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons coffee dark roasted
3 each ostrich steaks or Rhea steaks 8 oz each
2 tablespoons butter unsalted
3 tablespoons shallots chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 each vanilla bean split or 2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup cream half and half 10%MF

1
Place pumpkin and coriander seeds, cinnamon and peppercorns in a shallow baking pan and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until the pumpkin seeds release their oils and turn light brown.
2
Remove and grind in a food processor, blender or mortar and pestle with remaining rub ingredients.
3
Grind to a fine powder.
4
Rub the mixture onto steaks and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
5
Thirty minutes before serving, melt butter in a 1 1/2 quart sauce pan.
6
Add shallots and garlic and stir over medium-high heat until shallots wilt about 10 minutes.
7
Add stock and vanilla bean and bring to a boil over high heat.
8
Continue to boil the mixture until it is reduced to 2 cups.
9
Strain sauce, removing vanilla bean.
10
Split bean in half and scrape seeds into the reduced stock.
11
Meanwhile, prepare the grill with high heat.
12
Place steaks over coals and grill on two sides until rare, medium rare or as desired.
13
(For a 3/4 inch rare steak, about 3 minute per side.
14
Check often.
15
Because the meat is low in fat, it cooks and toughens very quickly).
16
Ostrich meat toughens quickly and is best cooked no longer than necessary.
17
Add cream and cook over medium-high heat until sauce is warm.
18
Remove and serve with steak.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoon pepitas (pumpkin seeds), 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1/2 each cinnamon sticks one inch, 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Ostrich Steak with Vanilla falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ostrich Steak with Vanilla

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Variations & substitutions

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