Strip Steaks with Red Wine Sauce

Once you learn how to make this delicious red wine sauce, your steaks will never be the same! The classic flavor on a juicy Strip Steak will make your mouth water.

Ingredients

• 2 beef Strip Steaks Boneless, cut 1 inch thick or Flat Iron Steaks (about 8 ounces each)
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup sliced cremini or button mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/3 cup ready-to-serve beef broth
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt

Instructions

1. Press lemon pepper evenly onto beef Strip Steaks. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook top loin steaks 12 to 15 minutes (flat iron steaks 11 to 14 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove to platter; keep warm.

2. To prepare Red Wine Sauce, add oil to same skillet and heat over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 20 to 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add wine; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until browned bits attached to skillet are dissolved and liquid is reduced by half. Stir in broth, cream and black pepper. Continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, as desired.

3. Spoon sauce over steaks. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

• Test Kitchen Tips Use the pan size specified in the recipe. If the pan is too small, the beef will be crowded and browning will be inhibited. If the pan is too large, overcooking may result.