Seared Flat-Iron Steaks with Wine Sauce
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Everyday Food, November 2008
- Prep Time 20 minutes
- Total Time 20 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 4 small flat-iron steaks (each about 6 ounces and 1 inch thick)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 cup dry red wine, such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
Directions
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Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high until very hot. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sear 4 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare (if browning too quickly, reduce heat after turning steaks). Transfer steaks to a plate, and cover loosely with aluminum foil (reserve skillet).
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Add wine to skillet; simmer over medium-high, stirring occasionally and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until syrupy, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Stirring constantly, drop butter into sauce, one piece at a time, waiting for each piece to blend in before adding the next. Season with salt and pepper. Serve steaks drizzled with sauce.
I added some shallot, which I love with beef, to the wine before reducing slightly. I sprinkled some freshly minced chives on top before serving. Fabulous!
Very delicious. I did the wine reduction, and would not do it again. It added no additional flavor. The mustard sauce is a must! Simple, easy, and fast dinner.