Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless strip steaks (4 steaks, 1-inch thick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
  • 1 cup canned condensed beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar

Method

  • Season steaks with salt.
  • Press pepper on surfaces.
  • Heat oil in large heavy skillet over high heat.
  • Add steaks.
  • Lower heat to medium; cook, turning once, 4 minutes per side for rare, 6 minutes per side for medium-rare, and 8-10 minutes per side for well-done.
  • Remove to warm platter; keep steaks warm.
  • Add onion to skillet; cook until browned, stirring, 2 minutes.
  • Add half the rosemary, half the garlic and cook, stirring, 20 seconds.
  • Add wine.
  • Increase heat to high; boil vigorously 2 minutes.
  • Add broth, sugar and meat juices that have collected on platter.
  • Boil 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half, about 1 cup.
  • Add remaining rosemary and garlic.
  • Pour over steaks and serve.