Portuguese Garlic Steak Sandwiches (prego No Pao)

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb sandwich steak (the ones sliced about 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (or more)
• 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 2 crusty sandwich buns

Directions

1. 1

   Lay out steaks on a work surface and to be traditional,"nail" the garlic slices into the steak on both sides (about a clove per steak, more if you like).

2. 2

   If this isn't your style, just push the garlic slices in with your finger.

3. 3

   In about 1-1/2 tablespoons of butter, fry each steak for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once.

4. 4

   Remove to a dish and reserve.

5. 5

   To the skillet add the other 1-1/2 tablespoon butter and the sliced onion.

6. 6

   Saute until onion is golden, then transfer onions to the same dish as the steaks and reserve.

7. 7

   Pour the red wine into the skillet used to cook the steaks and onions; scrape up the browned bits and simmer over medium-high heat until liquid is reduced by about half (this doesn't take too long--).

8. 8

   Return the steaks and onions to this skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook another minute on both sides of steaks, until warmed through.

9. 9

   Serve steaks and onions on warmed crusty sandwich rolls.