Garlic Hanger Steak with Balsamic Pan Gravy

Aired on: September 9, 2009

This dish is even more tasty with Sage-Butter Gnocchi!

Ingredients

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
1/2 cup EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 pounds hanger steak, (either 1 large 2-pound piece or 2
smaller 1-pound pieces, depending on what is available)
Salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1 cup beef stock
A couple handfuls baby spinach or arugula, washed

Yields: 4 servings

Preparation

On a shallow plate, grate the garlic and mix it with the EVOO. Place steaks in the oil, flipping them around a few times, the cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a large, cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Shake excess oil from the steak, season both sides with salt and pepper, and cook until desired doneness, about 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove from the skillet and let rest for about 5 minutes.

While the meat is resting, make the gravy: Add a little of the reserved garlic and oil marinade to the skillet then stir in the flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk the balsamic and beef stock into the flour mixture, season with salt and ground black pepper and cook until thickened.

Slice the steak and top with the balsamic gravy and the baby spinach or arugula. Serve with Sage-Butter Gnocchi alongside.