PORTUGUESE STEAK

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This is a very popular recipe in this area where the population is mostly of Portuguese decent. A gal I work with, who is from the Azores gave me this one.

Provided by CookstoRelax

Categories     Steak

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 steaks, 1/2 inch thick (sirloin or rib eye work very well)
8 sliced garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 eggs (optional)
1 marinated roasted red pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Mash the garlic with the salt. Mix in the pepper,parsley, and bay leaf,forming a paste. Season the steaks on both sides with the paste.place in a deep sided dish.
  • Slowly pour the wine over the meat and marinate at least 2 hours(better overnight).
  • Reserving the marinade remove steaks . Heat the butter and oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Fry the steaks 3 minutes each side.Remove to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Add the reserved marinade to the hot pan and deglaze the browned bits . Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the cream. Place over med-low heat. Return the steaks to the pan and cook about three minutes. Sauce will thicken.
  • While the steaks are cooking fry the eggs in a separate pan.
  • Plate the steaks placing a fried egg on top of each, followed by a red pepper. Pool some sauce around the steak and serve with fried potatoes.
  • A traditional Portuguese meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 1800.5, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.1

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