Broiled Flat Iron Steak with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce

My boyfriend loves a good steak, he is also one of those fellows who really likes his Fillet Mignon. At first this took some getting used to, I never grew up eating fillet because it was deemed as "fancy" food and as a devoted nose-to -tail cook I have reservations about it . However, because he is so open to eating non-prime cuts I have learned to enjoy it . Thankfully there is the Flat Iron which is a steak we can agree on: it has the tenderness of the fillet but is full of flavor. It is a well kept secret too and is gaining popularity amongst forward-thinking chefs. It is tender, lean and extremely flavorful: perfect for guests or a date night and no one needs to know it is far less expensive.

We are low on steak at the farm so I ordered some steak's from a rancher I know out west in Wyoming who owns an organic ranch called Rocky Mountain Organic Meats. The beef is excellent and because it is all frozen it is so convenient. Not only is the beef packed with delicious flavor you can be assured that the land and cattle are being taken care of in a way that benefits us all. You are also supporting an independent rancher who is trying to do things right and I think this makes the steak taste better. If you are planning a romantic Valentine's dinner a steak with a story is a must.

We are in the middle of winter and I seem to be craving heavy rich flavors like red wine and beef. This dish also extends the steak so that a small piece feeds a big guy.

Broiled Flat Iron Steak with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce

Preparing the grass fed flat iron steaks:

1. I like to defrost the steaks in a big bowl of cold water while they are still in their plastic covering, this only takes an hour. I recommend this method over the microwave because some experts say that it toughens the meat.
2. Once they are defrosted, I like to salt and pepper them liberally.
3. Preheat your broiler for about 10 minutes. Add the steaks and cook until desired doneness.
4. Be sure to let them rest in a warm area for at least 5 minutes before serving!

Ingredients for Red Wine Sauce:
Makes enough for 2-4 steaks.

• 2 tablespoons butter plus 1-2 tablespoons of butter for finishing
• 1/2 cup of beef broth
• 3/4 cups dry red wine (of good quality)
• 1 cup of sliced mushrooms (about 2 1/2 oz)
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
   
2. Add shallots and mushrooms; sauté until tender about five minutes.
   
3. Add wine; bring to a boil until reduced by half.
   
4. Add broth,sugar and pepper and and bring to boil.
   
5. Reduce heat to medium and Finish with butter season to your liking.
   
6. Serve with broiled steak and enjoy!