Everyday Gourmet

Are you looking for a use for leftover steak?  It’s hard to find a way to serve it that would be acceptable for another wine worthy dinner.  Here is a quick and easy recipe for leftover steak and a perfect mushroom gravy.

Steak Bites in Red Wine Mushroom Gravy

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced  (I used my microplane to make for easy clean up)
• 16 ounces sliced mushrooms (I used baby bellas)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 cup good red wine (preferably the one you are drinking for dinner)
• 1.5 cups water with 1 tbsp cornstarch whisked in
• 1 tsp beef base paste.  (I prefer Better Than Boullion brand)
• 2 cups steak, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

Directions

Saute mushrooms, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large pan over medium high heat until mushrooms have browned and have reduced in size by half.  (about 5 minutes)

Deglaze the pan by pouring in the red wine and scraping any brown bits off the botton of the pan with a wood spoon.  Reduce wine until almost dry.  Add steak bites to pan and stir.

Stir in water/cornstarch mixture and beef base and heat until boiling over medium heat.  Sprinkle with rosemary.  Reduce heat and simmer just until the steak is heated through.  (about another 3-5 minutes)  You DO NOT want to over cook the steak bites, so keep a close eye.

Serve with crusty bread.

Enjoy!