Steaks with Zesty Merlot Sauce

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Steaks with Zesty Merlot Sauce
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
1/2
cup merlot wine

2
tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1
tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1
teaspoon sugar

1
teaspoon beef bouillon granules

1/2
teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2
beef ribeye steaks (8 ounces each)

2
tablespoons finely chopped parsley



Preparation:
1.
Combine wine, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, bouillon granules and thyme; set aside.

2.
Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot. Add steaks; cook 3 minutes on each side. Turn steaks again and cook 3 to 6 minutes longer over medium heat or until desired doneness.

3.
Cut steaks in half; arrange on serving platter. Place in oven to keep warm.

4.
Add wine mixture to same skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute, scraping up any brown bits. Spoon over steaks. Sprinkle with parsley; serve immediately.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 294 mg
Protein 23 g
Fiber <1 g
Carbohydrate 4 g
Cholesterol 58 mg
Saturated Fat 5 g
Total Fat 17 g
Calories from Fat 53 %
Calories 287


This recipe appears in: Beef