Sirloin Steak with Mushroom Sauce

By bdeedman

Ingredients

• # 4 (4-ounce) boneless sirloin steaks, trimmed (about 1 inch thick)
• # 3/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• # 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• # 1 tablespoon olive oil
• # 1 (8-ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
• # 1/2 cup dry red wine
• # 1/2 cup water
• # 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

Preparation

Step 1

1. Sprinkle steaks evenly with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add steaks to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from pan; keep warm.

2. Add mushrooms to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown, stirring frequently. Combine wine, 1/2 cup water, flour, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; stir well with a whisk. Add wine mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until thick; stir constantly. Remove from heat.