The port and mustard create a rich, sweet, and spicy sauce. Serve the steak and sauce over noodles to soak up every last drop. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces steak, 2 tablespoons sauce, and 1 cup noodles). Combined prep and cooking time, less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
- 1 pound trimmed sirloin (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
- 1/2 cup port or other sweet red wine
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 1/2 cup less-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Preparation:
1. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; keep warm.
2. While noodles cook, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Lightly coat steak with cooking spray. Add steak to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Transfer meat to a platter; keep warm.
3. Add port to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits. Stir in shallots and garlic; cook 45 seconds, stirring frequently. Add beef broth; bring to a boil. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve steak and sauce with the pasta.
Pair with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cotes du Rhone, Chianti, Malbec or Zinfandel.
