Seared Flat-Iron Steaks with Wine Sauce
Martha Stewart
Prep: 20 minutes Total: 20 minutes
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. You sear the steaks in step 1 and use the skillet for a quick wine sauce in step 2. Our stir-together mustard sauce is another delicious accompaniment.
Ingredients
Serves 4.
* 4 small flat-iron steaks (each about 6 ounces and 1 inch thick)
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 1 cup dry red wine, such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
* 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
Directions
1. 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).
2. 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.