Flat Iron Steak with Cabernet Sauce

Flat Iron Steak with Cabernet Sauce
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Flat Iron Steak with Cabernet Sauce a try. One portion of this dish contains about 33g of protein, 40g of fat, and a total of 554 calories. This recipe serves 4. It will be a hit at your valentin day event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up kosher salt and pepper, shallot, grill seasoning, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the canolan oil you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Apricot Turnovers as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.

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Take the steak out of the refrigerator 20 minutes before you are ready to cook it so that it can come to room temperature. This will help it cook more evenly.
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In a small pot over high heat, add the broth and wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
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Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it is very hot. Season the steak with the grill seasoning and put it in the skillet. Cook about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Remove it from the pan, cover it with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes while you finish the sauce.
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Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium and add the shallots. Cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
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Add the reduced broth and wine mixture and cook until thickened, about for about 5 minutes. Stir in the butter and cook until the butter is melted and incorporated into the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
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Slice the steak against the grain into thin slices, arrange them on a serving platter and serve with the sauce on the side or poured over top.
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Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Steak. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. One wine you could try is Wild & Wilder The Exhibitionist Merlot. It has 4.3 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 19 dollars.
Wild & Wilder The Exhibitionist Merlot
Wild & Wilder The Exhibitionist Merlot
The Exhibitionist is full of rich plum and damson fruit on the nose. Oak used is unobtrusive on the palate which is dominated by rich red berry flavors while also presenting subtle earthy nuances. The wine is elegant and silky with a long finish.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score15
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