Grant Crilly is the Executive Director and cofounder of ChefSteps. Grant is a classically trained chef and, prior to ChefSteps, he worked on the award-winning cookbook series Modernist Cuisine and cooked at various restaurants, including L’Astrance in Paris, Busaba in Mumbai, and Mistral Kitchen in Seattle.

Grant Crilly

Yes, you read that right but it’s not quite what it sounds like. When it comes to delicious date nights, especially Valentine’s Day, two things typically come to mind—chocolate and steak. Instead of keeping those courses separate, we suggest combining the two for a double aphrodisiac dinner that’s an ultimate easy win. This meal is surprising, and surprisingly simple. You’ll need to sous vide some steaks. (You know <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/sous-vide-steak">how to do that</a>, right?) While those steaks are cooking to the perfect edge-to-edge doneness you desire, you whip up a red wine and chocolate compound butter. Loaded with robust flavors, this is a savory twist on chocolate that you didn’t see coming. And it’s the perfect thing to top off your steaks. Cook up filet mignons like Grant does in the video above, or check out our suggestions below for bolder, beefier cuts that are loaded with flavor and pair perfectly with this robust compound butter.

The Ultimate Date Night Dinner: Chocolate Steak