grilled gorgonzola flat irons

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 4 (8 ounce) flat iron steaks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced
• 1 cup cabernet sauvignon (or other dry red )
• 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• combine the cinnamon, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar in a small bowl. sprinkle over the flat iron steaks on all sides, and press into the meat; set aside.
• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. pour in the red , and boil until the has nearly evaporated, about 5 minutes more. remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
• cook the flat iron steaks on the preheated grill for 4 minutes per side, then remove and place into the skillet. top the steaks with the onion mixture, and sprinkle with gorgonzola cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the steaks have cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes for medium. sprinkle with chopped basil to serve.