Weeknight Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
Weeknight Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce pairs a peppery, paprika-kissed crust with a rich reduction of dry red wine and tender portobello mushrooms. The meat stays juicy from a quick sear while the pan sauce brings depth and subtle heat. Serve for a relaxed dinner or an at-home date night when you want big steakhouse flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Let the steaks sit until they reach room temperature.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cayenne pepper, black pepper, ground paprika, salt, mustard powder, and garlic powder to form a paste.
- 3
Use a fork to prick the steaks all over, then rub them thoroughly with the spice paste, working it into the meat.
- 4
Place a large, heavy skillet over high heat and add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Heat the oil until it just starts to smoke, then quickly sear the steaks until the exterior is browned while the center stays blood red and just warmed, 2–3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 115 degrees F (46 degrees C).
- 5
Use tongs to remove the steaks from the skillet. Pour the dry red wine into the skillet and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in the sliced portobello mushrooms, then cook and stir until the mushrooms are cooked and have released their liquid, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Return the steaks to the skillet on top of the mushroom-wine sauce. Reduce the heat to LOW and cook until the sauce reduces and thickens, about 5 minutes. Transfer the steaks to a serving platter and pour the mushroom sauce over them to serve.
- Calories 537.32 kcal High 27%
- Protein 39.69 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 18.41 g 7%
- Total Fat 34.73 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 9.68 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.08 mg High 41%
- Sodium 252.75 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 4.38 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 8.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 143.29 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.91 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 177.17 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 96.59 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 5.79 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Weeknight Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dry Mustard, and Flat Iron Steak. Each serving provides about 537.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dry Mustard, Flat Iron Steak, Garlic Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 537.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Weeknight Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce healthy?
- Weeknight Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 537.32 calories and 39.69 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 252.75 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.68 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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