Steak with Pomegranate Sage Glaze
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pound sirloin elk steak (about 1 inch thick. Beef, bison or other game steak are acceptable substitutes)
  • Pepper, coarsely ground
  • Salt, coarse ground
  • 1 Tablespoon minced shallot
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
  • 1½ teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 3 teaspoons (packed) brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
  1. Mince sage and shallot.
  2. Sprinkle steak very generously with coarsely ground pepper. If desired also sprinkle with salt.
  3. Heat 1½ teaspoons avocado oil (or olive oil) in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, (about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, about 8 minutes per side for medium-well).
  4. Transfer steak to platter, cover to retain heat and let rest while making the sauce.
  5. Reduce heat to medium.
  6. Add shallots to skillet and sautée for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add sage, pomegranate juice, brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar to skillet; boil until reduced to ¼ cup glaze, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
  8. Season glaze to taste with salt and pepper.
  9. Slice steak thinly on the bias (across the muscle fibers)
  10. Drizzle glaze generously over the steak and serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 4 oz Calories: 254* Fat: 9g Saturated fat: 3g Unsaturated fat: 6g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 12g Sugar: 4g (added) Sodium: 85mg Fiber: 0g Protein: 32g Cholesterol: 100mg
Recipe by Minimal Wellness at https://minimalwellness.com/steak/