Flank Steak with Blackberry Glaze
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces steak with sauceThis recipe can be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.
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Serve with or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Low Sodium Roasted Yams with Rosemary or Plain Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Yams with Rosemary
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Serve with Pan Grilled Asparagus or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Sauteed Spinach or Yellow Squash and Onions
Ingredients
| 2 Tbsp Blackberry preserves |
| 1 Tbsp Light brown sugar |
| 4 Tbsp White wine |
| 1/2 tsp. Lemon zest (minced) |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1/8 tsp. Dried marjoram |
| 16 ounces Crimini mushrooms (or other wild) (quartered) |
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 8 ounce Beef flank steak |
| 2 tsp.. Unsalted butter |
Instructions
Combine the blackberry preserves with the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of the wine, lemon zest, salt, pepper and marjoram. Stir well until blended.
Spray the pan in the oven lightly with olive oil. Add the quartered mushrooms. Roast the mushrooms for about 20 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally. Cook until the mushrooms are well caramelized.
Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside. Add the olive oil to the pan. Return the skillet to the oven and increase the temperature to 425°F.
When the oven is hot add the flank steak to the pan. Spoon about 1/3 of the blackberry sauce over the top of the steak. Cook for about 6 minutes and turn. Top the steak with the rest of the sauce. Cook for another 5 - 7 minutes and remove the pan from the oven. Set the steak on a cutting board to rest.
Place the pan on the stove over medium heat. Add the mushrooms to the pan with the butter and the remaining 2 tablespoon of the wine. Stir well as the butter melts and reduce the heat to low.
Slice the steak and place the slices on plates. Top with the mushrooms and sauce. Serve.
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Recipe Notes
This simple but rich sauce with mushrooms adds so much to seared beef. This recipe is quick and simple and makes both a perfect dinner party meal and a weeknight dish.