Pepper-Crusted Beef with Blackberry Cabernet Glaze Special Entertaining

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   5 minutes

Cook Time
   20 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Broiling
   Grilling

Beef Type
   Sirloin

Ingredients

• 4 strip steaks, 8 oz. each
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. black pepper (coarse ground)
• 1 tsp. salt (coarse ground preferred)
• 2/3 cup double strength beef broth
• 2/3 cup Cabernet Sauvignon wine
• 3 Tbsp. blackberry preserves

Instructions

Rub oil evenly on both sides of steaks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook steaks 4-5 minutes per side.

In a small bowl, combine wine, beef broth and preserves.

When steaks are done, remove from skillet and turn heat to high.

Add wine mixture to skillet and boil 5-6 minutes until reduced by half or slightly thickened.

Serve steaks with glaze.

Suggestions

Suggested wine: Cabernet Sauvignon You may substitute apricot preserves for the blackberry preserves if you prefer. Other recommended cuts: ribeye steaks, top blade steaks.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 5 oz.) 190 calories; 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 43 mg cholesterol; 337 mg sodium; 5 g carbohydrate; 0.1 g fiber; 25 g protein; 7.5 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 1.2 mcg vitamin B12; 1.7 mg iron; 31.4 mcg selenium; 4.6 mg zinc