Sounds super fancy right? But guess what - the entire recipe has just 5 ingredients!The crisp flavor of beer is excellent when partnered with sweet leeks and tangy gorgonzola cheese (although any blue-veined cheese will work). Enjoy the simplicity of this meal; you don't need a lot of ingredients when you choose the right ones.
Amber Beer Braised Steaks with Leeks and Gorgonzola Crumbles
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 lean steaks (about 5 ounces each)
2 leeks, rinsed well and chopped (white and light green parts only)
1 cup amber beer
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the steaks with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the steaks to the hot pan and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until just browned. Remove the steaks from the pan and set aside.
Add the leeks to the same pan over medium-high heat. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until the leeks are tender and golden brown. Add the beer and broth and bring to a simmer. Return the steaks to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes, until the steaks are medium. Transfer the steaks and sauce to a serving platter and top with the gorgonzola cheese.
Serves 4
Nutrients per serving: Calories: 371, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 98mg, Carbohydrate: 9g, Protein: 35g, Fiber: 1g, Sodium: 285mg