Spicy Beef with Mushroom Reduction

By HeatherS

The mushroom reduction used in this recipe is so versatile you can use it in many other of your favourite dishes. It makes a nice accompaniment to chicken, pork, and even fish.

Ingredients

• Steaks
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 New York steaks
• Mushroom Reduction
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped or 2 shallots, chopped
• i cup chopped button mushrooms
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

To prepare the steaks: In a bowl, combine paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, basil, black pepper and salt. Spread on wax paper and coat both sides of steaks.

To prepare the mushroom reduction: In a large frying pan, heat oil and saute onion and mushrooms for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Add wine, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Add Worcestershire sauce, honey, vinegar and parsley; simmer for another 2 minutes.

Preheat grill and cook steaks to desired doneness (5 to 6 minutes for rare, 7 to 8 minutes for medium). Top steaks with mushroom reduction and serve immediately.