Beef Cube Steak with Mushrooms and Red Wine

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

            4 beef cube steaks

            4 tablespoons butter

            2 tablespoons shallots, minced

            8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced

            2 garlic cloves, minced

            ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme

            ¾ cup dry red wine

            ¾ cup beef broth

            salt and pepper

            ½ cup all-purpose flour

            2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. In a medium sauce pan melt butter. Add shallots and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add mushrooms, garlic, and fresh thyme, sauté until mushrooms are tender. Add half of the flour and stir. Pour in red wine and beef broth and a little pepper. Add salt as preferred.
3. Increase the heat until contents comes to a boil. Then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. In a small mixing bowl combine the rest of the all-purpose flour and desired amount of salt and pepper. Coat beef cube steaks with flour mixture and set aside.
5. In a large skillet add olive oil over medium-high heat. Place coated cube steaks in the hot oil. Brown on each side.
6. Pour mushroom and wine sauce over the steaks, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Do not overcook.