Steaks with Shiraz Morel Sauce (with video link)

Do you love morels? Do you love steak? And wine? This recipe is for you! 

Link to my YouTube "making of the recipe" video: https://youtu.be/8QocIoCKVp8

Ingredients:

2-4 steaks, cut of your choice

2 T. olive oil

1 oz. dried morel mushrooms, reconstituted (or you can use up to 1 lb. fresh morels)

1 large shallot, finely chopped

6 fresh thyme sprigs

1 c. Shiraz

1 1/2 c. chicken broth

3 T. cold, salted butter, cut into "pats" (around 1 T each)

salt & pepper, to taste 

Directions:

1. Season steaks with salt & pepper. Cook steaks to desired doneness, then transfer to a plate to rest.

2. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, begin with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add the morels, shallot, and thyme sprigs. Cook until shallots start to soften (~3-4 min).

4. Carefully add the Shiraz and stir to combine. Increase heat slightly, bring to a boil, and let boil until wine has reduced by about 3/4.

5. If you cooked your steaks in a cast iron skillet (like I did in the video), I recommend pouring the mixture into the now empty steak skillet, then adding the chicken broth, stirring to scrape up the find as you do. If you grilled steaks (or other prep method), simply add the chicken broth to the skillet with the sauce and stir to combine.

6. Bring back to a boil and keep it boiling until liquid has slightly thickened, around 5 min.

7. Remove pan from heat, then remove and discard thyme sprigs.

8. Stir in the butter "pats" one at a time, until each has melted and completely combined in sauce. Season the sauce with salt & pepper, to taste.

 

9. Spoon sauce over steaks, serve, and enjoy!