**Seared Flat Iron Steaks with Wine Sauce: A Culinary Journey of Tenderness and Flavor**
Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors presented by Seared Flat Iron Steaks with Wine Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the humble flat iron steak to new heights of succulence. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure where tender, juicy steaks meet a velvety, rich wine sauce, creating an unforgettable dining experience. This article presents not one, but two tantalizing recipes that will guide you in crafting this exceptional dish. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of the traditional Seared Flat Iron Steaks with Wine Sauce or the vibrant, herbaceous twist of the Salsa Verde Flat Iron Steaks, you'll find a recipe that suits your taste preferences. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more.
FLAT IRON STEAK WITH RED WINE SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the grill or barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper and drizzle with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add the garlic and oregano and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in the wine. Simmer until the sauce reduces by half, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Strain the sauce into a small bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids in the strainer and return the sauce to the saucepan and bring back to a slow simmer. Cut the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter into small 1/2-inch chunks and whisk in the sauce a little at a time. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Thinly slice the steaks across the grain. Divide the steak slices among 6 plates. Drizzle the sauce over the steak, drizzle a little more extra-virgin olive oil and serve.
PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH RED WINE SAUCE
You can use any cut of steak, either bone-in or boneless, to make this classic French bistro dish. Steaks cut from the tenderloin, such as filet mignon, are the most tender pieces of beef, though they lack the assertively beefy chew of sirloins and rib steaks. Adding brandy to the pan sauce not only contributes flavor; its high alcohol content and acidity help extract flavor from the pan drippings. However, if setting it on fire makes you nervous, skip that step and let the brandy simmer down for an extra few minutes to cook off most of the alcohol. Make sure to open a good bottle of red wine to use in the sauce here, preferably one that you're happy to finish off with dinner. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, steaks and chops, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Generously sprinkle salt and pepper all over steaks, then let steaks rest uncovered for 15 minutes at room temperature. Meanwhile, mince the shallots.
- Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add steaks and cook until done to taste, about 3 to 4 minutes per side for rare and a little longer for medium-rare or medium. (Bone-in steaks take a few minutes longer to cook through than boneless.) If the pan begins to smoke or burn, lower the heat. Transfer steaks to a plate to rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Add shallots to the skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add brandy to the skillet and use a long-handled match or igniter to set the brandy on fire. (Stand back when you do this.) Let flames die out, then add red wine and cook until reduced and syrupy, 2 to 4 minutes. Add stock and boil until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
- Remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the chives. Serve steaks and sauce immediately with watercress.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 594 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 2 grams
FLAT IRON STEAK WITH CABERNET SAUCE
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
- In a small pot over high heat, add the broth and wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- 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. Remove it from the pan, cover it with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes while you finish the sauce.
- Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium and add the shallots. Cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. 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.
- 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.
SEARED FLAT-IRON STEAKS WITH WINE SAUCE
Because flat-iron steaks are well marbled, there's no need to add oil to the skillet. When cooked up to medium, they remain tender and juicy. Our stir-together mustard sauce is another delicious accompaniment.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 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).
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 g, Fat 24 g, Protein 32 g
EASY FLAT IRON STEAK IN WINE SAUCE
This simple flat iron steak stays tender in a delicious wine sauce, and is a sure jaw dropper.
Provided by Jackie B.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Flat Iron Steak Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Allow the steaks to come to room temperature.
- Stir together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cayenne pepper, black pepper, ground paprika, salt, mustard powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl to make a paste.
- Prick steaks all over with a fork and rub them well with the spice rub paste, working the rub into the meat.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet over high heat and add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Heat oil until it just begins to smoke and quickly sear the steaks until the outside has browned but the center is still blood red and just warmed, 2-3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 115 degrees F (46 degrees C).
- Remove steaks from skillet with tongs. Pour the dry red wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the sliced portobello mushrooms, and cook and stir until mushrooms are cooked and have released their liquid, about 5 minutes.
- Return steaks to the skillet on top of the mushroom-wine sauce. Reduce heat to LOW and cook until sauce reduces and thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove steaks to serving platter and pour mushroom sauce over steaks to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 54.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1279.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
FLAT IRON STEAK WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
A wonderful beefy flavored and inexpensive company-worthy flat iron steak with a creamy mushroom sauce. Wonderful served over roasted potatoes or a rice pilaf.
Provided by ALRAYNA
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Flat Iron Steak Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Sprinkle both sides of flat iron steak with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat a heavy, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, pour 2 teaspoons vegetable oil into the hot skillet, and heat until oil shimmers. Sear steak in the hot oil until well browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove steak from pan and reduce heat to medium.
- Pour 1 more teaspoon vegetable oil into skillet; cook and stir cremini mushrooms in hot oil until wilted and browned, about 10 minutes. Lower heat to medium-low; pour wine into mushrooms and bring to a boil. Cook until wine is slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes; add beef stock to vegetable mixture. Bring mixture to a simmer.
- Stir butter and flour into a paste in a small bowl, using a fork. Stir flour paste into mushroom mixture and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Place flat iron steak into skillet with mushroom sauce.
- Place skillet in preheated oven and cook until steak is barely pink inside, about 10 minutes. Cut steak into thin slices on the diagonal and place meat on a platter.
- Stir cream into mushroom sauce until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes; pour over steak and garnish with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 870.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
Tips:
- Tenderize the Flat Iron Steaks: Before cooking, use a meat mallet or the back of a heavy knife to lightly tenderize the flat iron steaks. This helps break down the tough fibers and makes the steaks more tender and flavorful.
- Marinate the Steaks: Marinating the steaks in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices infuses them with flavor and helps keep them moist during cooking. Marinate the steaks for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the Steaks Over High Heat: Searing the steaks over high heat creates a flavorful crust and locks in the juices. Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or grill pan and make sure it's hot before adding the steaks.
- Cook the Steaks to Your Desired Doneness: The internal temperature of the steaks will determine their doneness. For medium-rare, cook the steaks to an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C). For medium, cook to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). And for medium-well, cook to an internal temperature of 155°F (68°C).
- Let the Steaks Rest: After cooking, let the steaks rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steaks, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat.
- Serve with a Simple Sauce: A simple sauce can complement the flavor of the steaks without overpowering them. The red wine sauce in this recipe is a perfect example. It's made with just a few ingredients and adds a rich, savory flavor to the steaks.
Conclusion:
Seared flat iron steaks with wine sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The steaks are tender, flavorful, and juicy, and the red wine sauce adds a rich, savory flavor. Serve the steaks with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love