Jul 13 2026
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Flat Iron Recipe

Inspired by High Velocity
Time1h
Serves2

7oz pan seared, red wine demi, crispy onions.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Red Wine Demi-glace

Crispy Onions

Method

Steak Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Steak

    Sprinkle the flat iron steak with salt and black pepper evenly on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Steak

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, place the steak in the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is achieved. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Red Wine Demi-glace Preparation

  1. 3

    Sauté Shallots

    In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Wine and Reduce

    Pour in the red wine and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce by half, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Beef Stock and Simmer

    Add beef stock and thyme to the saucepan. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes until it thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining tablespoon of butter until smooth.

Crispy Onions Preparation

  1. 7

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the large onion into rings.

  2. 8

    Soak in Buttermilk

    Place the sliced onions in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 9

    Dredge in Flour

    In a separate bowl, coat the soaked onion rings in flour until fully covered.

  4. 10

    Fry the Onions

    In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the onion rings in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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