CABERNET BEEF JUBILEE

CABERNET BEEF JUBILEE

Ingredients for 4 Servings

1 2/3 Top blade steaks, 5 oz. each
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon wine
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 tsp Mustard seed
2 Strips lemon zest
2 Sticks cinnamon
1 cup Dark sweet cherries (fresh, frozen or canned)

Procedure:

1. Cherries and beef - a surprising, but delightful combination.
2. Combine vinegar, wine, sugar, mustard seed, lemon zest and cinnamon sticks together in a saucepan.
3. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. Pour 3/4-cup of the sauce mixture into a resealable bag.
5. Add steaks to bag, seal well.
6. Turn to coat steaks and marinade in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
7. Strain remaining wine mixture, pour back into sauce pan and add cherries.
8. Place mixture in refrigerator while steaks marinade.
9. Place steaks on grill over medium high coals.
10. Grill for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning once.
11. While steaks are cooking bring wine sauce to a simmer for 5 minutes to reheat.
12. Serve steaks with sauce.
13. Suggested wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
14. If you prefer a thicker sauce, dissolve 1 Tbsp. corn starch in 1 Tbsp. of cold water and add to the sauce while reheating.
15. Other recommended cut:
16. Sirloin steak, strip steak, ribeye steak.
17. Shoulder steaks may be used if you increase marinating time to 6-8 hours.
18. Prep: 20 minutes, Refrigerate: 30 minutes to 2 hours, Cook: 10 minutes
19. Courtesy of the Texas Beef Council - www.txbeef.org


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