Rib Eye Steak and Mushroom Risotto

Directions

1. Sous vide rib eye steak: Preheat the sous vide cooker to 132°F in a water bath according to manufacturers instructions. Salt and pepper steaks and place in a vacuum sealer or heavy-duty freezer Ziploc bag. Seal the bag using a vacuum sealer or use the water displacement method* if using a Ziploc baggie. Drop the bag in the water bath for 2 hours. Remove the steak from the bag and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Carefully pat it dry on both sides. Place a heavy cast-iron or stainless steel skillet with 1 tablespoon canola oil over the hottest burner you have and preheat the skillet until it starts to smoke. Place the steaks on the grill. After 15 to 30 seconds, flip the steak so that the second side comes into contact with the pan. Repeat, flipping the steak every 15 to 30 seconds until it has developed a nice brown sear, about a minute and a half total (you can add a little butter to the skillet about 30 seconds before the steak is done for added richness). Remove the steak to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing, against the grain.
2. Mushroom Risotto: Bring the chicken broth to simmer in medium saucepan over low heat and keep warm.
3. Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms and their liquid, and set aside.
4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a heavy large saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the shallots and garlic, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add rice and increase heat to medium. Stir until edges of rice begin to look translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. When the rice has taken on a pale, golden color, pour in wine and stir constantly until the wine is fully absorbed. Add ½ cup warm broth to the rice, and stir until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth ½ cup at a time, stirring continuously, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, and stir in mushrooms with their liquid, butter, chives, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Plate the risotto with strips of steak on the side.