Quick Beef Steaks with Mushrooms and Wine
Using cube steaks instead of the usual cuts can shorten cooking time and calories.
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
SERVES: 4
4 large (4- to 6-ounce) beef cube steaks
½ cup red wine
8 oz fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp butter
Place cube steaks in a quart-sized plastic bag, then set in a bowl to help bag stand up.
Add wine, mushrooms, garlic, and parsley. Marinate mixture, refrigerated, for at least
30 minutes (to add flavor) and up to 24 hours (to tenderize the meat).
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Braise steaks, two at a time
(reserving marinade for sauce), 2 minutes on each side. Remove steaks to serving
platter and keep warm.
Pour reserved marinade into pan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for
a couple of minutes, then pour over steaks. Serve immediately.
Variation: If you are short on time, simply heat marinade ingredients together in a
small pan for 2–3 minutes while searing steaks in butter as directed. Remove steaks
from pan. Deglaze pan and add to the warmed marinade. Pour over steaks.