Not only is this recipe delicious, but its also pretty healthy! Only 192 Calories per Steak, 79g of fat, 249g of protein, 6 carbs, 0.7g of fiber, 68mg of cholesterol, 2.3mg of iron, 380mg of sodium, and 20mg of calcium.
Here's the ingredients (I added some notes, from personal experience):
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1/3 cup grated onion, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced (you can purchase fresh garlic cloves and mince them yourselves, but I would recommend buying the already minced jar of garlic. The organic kind is much more healthy and takes less effort. It also lasts forever!)
1 lb. ground sirloin (or regular hamburger meat)
Cooking Spray
1 tbsp butter or margarine (the healthier the margarine or butter, the more space you have for a tasty dessert!)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms (fresh works better than canned. I've tried both, and the canned is too slimy. Yuck! Also, most of the time you can find an 8-oz package of mushrooms in the produce section, and they're relatively cheap. Usually they'll just say "mushrooms" on the package. I've also tried portobella mushrooms instead of cremini, but it doesnt work out as well. The flavor just doesn't come out quite right.)
1/3 cup dry red cooking wine
1 1/4 cups fat free, low sodium beef broth (if you can find some with no MSG it works better, I don't know why. Also, if you buy a large container, be aware that broth doesn't last long.)
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp red wine vinegar (measure this out carefully... it can get overpowering VERY quickly!)
Alright, here's the strategy:
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- Combine 1/4 cup onion, pepper, salt, garlic, and meat. Shape mixture into 4 1/2-inch thick patties. *Note: very gingerly pat portions of ground beef into patties until they just barely hold together. the cooked patties will be tender and less dense than if you pack the meat too tightly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. I use a large skillet with a high lip, like this one, just in case of spills. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add patties, then cook about 3 minutes or until the meat is fully cooked. Once they're done, set them aside. It doesn't have to be on a nice platter or anything, because you won't be serving them on the platter.
- Next, melt the butter in the pan. Add the mushrooms and saute for approx. 4 minutes. Stir in the wine (not vinegar) and remaining onion, then cook that for 2 minutes. Next, put the broth in, followed almost immediately by the flour. For a thicker gravy, use a little more flour. Make sure to keep stirring it often through this part, as the flour could clump. Bring this all to a boil, and cook 5 minutes or until desired thickness is reached.
- Finally, add the vinegar and patties to your skillet. Cook two minutes. and Voila! Dinner is ready!
Usually when I make this I pair it with mashed potatoes, green beans (I have a great recipe for green beans with browned butter and lemon), or asparagus. For a more colorful touch, theres always corn or a summer salad.
Enjoy! Let me know what you guys think, and if you decide to try it, feel free to let me know how it turns out. Good luck amigos, and happy cooking!
