Steak Marsala

Ingredients

Steak of your choosing (rec. Ribeye or NY Strip)

Your favorite steak seasoning

1 cup crimini mushrooms

• 1/3 cup sliced (optional)

• 2/3 cup finely chopped

1 chopped shallot

1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup Marsala cooking wine

1 cup chicken / beef stock or broth

1/2 cup Heavy cream

2 Tbsp butter

Fresh thyme

Italian seasoning

Micro-greens (optional)

Instructions

Note: If you are passing the steaks off to your household grilling expert, prep them to your preference and send them on their way. Your job will start at step 5

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

2. Lightly oil the steaks, then add your favorite seasoning. If you prefer to make your own, I like to combine garlic salt, black pepper, paprika, parsley, and cumin.

3. Add fresh thyme and the steaks to your cast iron and bake until the internal temperate of the steak is 90 degrees.

4. Once your steaks hit 90 degrees, transfer your cast iron to the stove on high heat. If the thyme is burning, remove it from the pan. Sear your steak for a few minutes each side or until the internal temperature reached 115-120 degrees. Steaks usually heat another 15 degrees once removed from heat, so this will get you to a true medium rare after resting.

5. With the browned butter and juices from the steak still in the cast iron, add sliced mushrooms and lightly cover in balsamic. Cook for 2 minutes and then flip. Once slightly charred, remove from heat and set aside. (optional)

6. In the same cast iron, add chopped mushrooms and the shallot. Cook covered for 3 minutes on medium. You want these to get more soft than charred. Add the Marsala and simmer for 2 more minutes covered.

   8. Add the chicken stock, Italian seasoning, and remaining balsamic, then simmer for 5 minutes uncovered until slightly reduced.

7. Add cream and cook for 3 more minutes. If desired, add more salt and pepper to taste.

8. Remove your cast iron from heat, then add cooked steaks and flip so they get the marsala sauce on both sides, but don't let them stay in there long enough to cook.

9. Add the sliced mushrooms and Marsala sauce onto the steak. Sprinkle with dried parsley or microgreens. Serve over mashed potatoes and enjoy!