EASY FLAT IRON STEAK IN WINE SAUCE

Easy Flat Iron Steak in Wine Sauce image

Provided by Leanne Runnals @travlnsolo

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large beef flat iron (or skirt) steak cut into 4 steaks
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil (for spice paste rub)
1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper (don't be afraid it'll be too
1 teaspoon(s) cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon(s) paprika, sweet mild
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
3 tablespoon(s) olive oil (for searing steaks)
1/2 cup(s) burgundy wine
1 cup(s) canned mushrooms (or fresh sauted)
1 teaspoon(s) balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon(s) butter
1/2 teaspoon(s) kitchen bouquet (for a browner sauce)

Steps:

Allow the steaks to come to room temperature (important)
Wisk 2 T olive oil, cayenne pepper, paprika, pepper, salt, mustard powder, and garlic powder.
Prick steaks with a fork and rub them well with the paste. Let sit for 30 miniutes.
Heat your cast iron skillet med. hot and add the remaining 3 T of olive oil. When smoking, add 2 of the 4 steaks (all 4 if your skillet is large enough). Sear to desired doneness without burning the spices (turn down and cover if need be). I prefer a med steak instead of Jackie B.'s recommended rare.
Remove steaks from skillet with tongs and let rest.
add red wine, balsamic vinegar, and kitchen bouquet to skillet. Stir in mushrooms. Simmer until all is reduced somewhat, and hot.
Turn off heat and add butter.
Serve steaks with sauce over the top, some crusty bread, a small baked potato, and veggie of your choice if desired.
Serve with burgundy wine in your goblet.