FLAT IRON STEAK WITH SAUTéED MUSHROOMS

Flat iron steak with sautéed mushrooms image

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Number Of Ingredients 11

two flatiron steaks, about 2 1/2 pounds total
big bold steak spice, as needed, recipe follows
sautéed mushroom:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound baby portobellos, quartered
one half medium red onion, finely chopped
three cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoons finely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 cup red wine, you should be drinking the rest of the bottle

Steps:

1. in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic and cook for about eight minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft. Add the salt, pepper, and thyme and mix well. Add the red wine and mix well. Cook for another 6 to 7 minutes, until the liquid is mostly evaporated and the mushrooms are tender. If more liquid is needed, add more wine. Keep warm on the stove.
2. Prepare the grill for cooking over direct high heat. Place the steaks directly on the cooking grate. Cook for four minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes for medium rare or to your desired degree of doneness. Remove to a platter and let rest for three minutes. To serve, spoon the mushrooms over the steaks. Serves four.
3. big bold steak spice: 3 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon finely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon good-quality chili powder 1 teaspoon sugar in the raw 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard mix together and keep in an airtight container. Makes about 1/2 cup.