Healthy Recipe

Sirloin Steak with Merlot-Balsamic Reduction

                         

This meal is bound to be good and healthy; the best part though is that it is completely gluten free!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Merlot

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1(1-pound) boneless sirloin steak(1/2 inch thick), trimmed

Cooking spray

1 tablespoon canola oil

½ cup finely chopped shallots (about 3 medium)

Preparation:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Add steak to bag; seal. Marinate at room temperature 15 minutes, turning frequently.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Remove steak from bag, reserving marinade. Add steak to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium; cook additional 3 minutes on each side. Remove steak from pan; cover and keep warm.
3. Add oil to pan. Add shallots; cook 2 minutes or until shallots begin to brown, stirring frequently. Stir in reserved marinade, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Increase heat, and bring to a boil; boil 1 to 2 minutes or until reduced to 1/4 cup.
4. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Place steak slices and and accumulated juices on a serving platter. Spoon sauce over steak and enjoy.