Portuguese Steak

Ingredients

• 4 steaks, 1/2 inch thick (sirloin or rib eye work very well)
• 8 sliced garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 eggs (optional)
• 1 marinated roasted red pepper (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Mash the garlic with the salt. Mix in the pepper,parsley, and bay leaf,forming a paste. Season the steaks on both sides with the paste.place in a deep sided dish.

2. 2

   Slowly pour the wine over the meat and marinate at least 2 hours(better overnight).

3. 3

   Reserving the marinade remove steaks . Heat the butter and oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Fry the steaks 3 minutes each side.Remove to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.

4. 4

   Add the reserved marinade to the hot pan and deglaze the browned bits . Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the cream. Place over med-low heat. Return the steaks to the pan and cook about three minutes. Sauce will thicken.

5. 5

   While the steaks are cooking fry the eggs in a separate pan.

6. 6

   Plate the steaks placing a fried egg on top of each, followed by a red pepper. Pool some sauce around the steak and serve with fried potatoes.

7. 7

   A traditional Portuguese meal.