FLANK STEAK WITH WINE SAUCE

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"For best results, I always serve this lean and tasty flank steak rare. Deglaze the pan with wine, making sure to scrape up all the savory browned bits with a wooden spoon," says Warner Beatty of Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings (3/4 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 whole garlic bulb
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup dry red wine or 1/4 cup grape juice and 3/4 cup additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off of garlic bulb; brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; mash and set aside., Sprinkle steak with pepper and salt. In a large nonstick skillet, cook steak over medium-high heat in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned. , Reduce heat to medium; add 1 tablespoon butter. Cook steak 4-8 minutes longer on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove and keep warm., Gradually add broth and wine to the pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Stir in mashed garlic. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half. , Strain sauce and return to pan; stir in remaining butter until melted. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Sprinkle with onions; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges