2poundsGood quality steak (New York, sirloin, rib eye, filet)see notes
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbrown sugar
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoonsalt
1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
3tablespoonsolive oil
For the Gravy
2tablespoonsbutter
1small onion, diced
3clovesgarlic, minced
2cupsbeef brothlow sodium
1/4cupred winemerlot or cabernet
1beef bouillon cube
1 1/2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoondried thyme
1/2teaspoondried rosemary
2tablespoonscornstarch
1/4 cupwater
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cut the steak into bite sized pieces. Add the steak pieces to a medium bowl and sprinkle the flour, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper and toss until coated.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat add 1/2 of the steak bites and cook for about 1 minute then flip and cook another minute, remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining steak bites.
Add the butter to the skillet, diced onions, and garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes just until soft.
Whisk in the beef broth and red wine and simmer, scraping up any bits on the bottom of the pan.
Add in the bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and rosemary and bring to a boil.
In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water then pour that into the sauce and whisk.
Add in the cooked beef and simmer on medium-low 5-10 minutes.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Serve with mashed potatoes, white rice or noodles.
Notes
Cabernet or Merlot is best for this dish.No alcohol? just replace the wine with beef broth.Use a high-quality and tender cut of steak like sirloin, New York, tenderloin, or ribeye.