This Month's Recipe
Garlic Peppercorn Crusted Sirloin with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Amount: 4 servings

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Char Crust Roasted Garlic Peppercorn Seasoning Rub
  1 ½ pounds Choice All-Natural Beef Boneless Sirloin Steak, cut 1 inch thick
  2 tablespoons olive oil
  ⅓ cup sliced shallots
  ½ cup Zinfandel wine
  2 cups (1 pint) grape tomatoes, halved
  ¼ cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
  

directionsRub seasoning into both sides of steak. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat until hot (1-2 minutes).Add olive oil to skillet; swirl to coat. Add steak to skillet; sear 3-4 minutes; turn and sear 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; turn steak again and cook 2 minutes. Turn once again and cook to desired doneness (2-3 minutes) Transfer steak to serving platter; cover with foil. Add shallots; sauté 2-3 minutes. Add wine; scrapping up any browned bits from bottom of the skillet. Stir in tomatoes; simmer 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle parsley over sauce. Slice steak into thin slices; pour tomato sauce over steak. Serve immediately.

Serving suggestion: Serve with hot penne pasta tossed with olive oil, shredded Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly ground pepper, and a ciabatta roll.