Flat Iron Steak Hot off the Grill with Crispy Shallots and Fresh Grapes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 4 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
- 6 sprigs lightly crushed fresh thyme (divided)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper (as needed)
- 2-3 medium shallots (peeled and thinly sliced into rings)
- canola oil (as needed)
- 2 ounce red onion ( finely chopped)
- 1 cup fruity red wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 flat iron steak (about 1 ½ pounds)
- 4 ounce blue cheese (crumbled)
- fresh raw red seedless grapes (to taste)
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