Beef with shallots

1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup carrot 1/2 cup celery 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon sage 1 bay leaf 3 allspice berries or 3 cloves 6[...]

Ingredients for the steak: 1-1/4 pounds ground chuck 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 2 tablespoons minced scallions 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2[...]

4 x 14 ounce pcs aged sirloin steak     sea salt , to taste     freshly grnd pepper , to taste 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil     Puree of Roasted Garlic 4 x[...]