Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Sauce

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   Prepare the grill or barbecue (medium-high heat).

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   Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper and drizzle with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

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   Grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.

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   Transfer the steaks to a cutting board.

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   Tent with foil and let stand 10 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.

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   Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.

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   Season with salt.

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   Add the garlic and oregano and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

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    Whisk in the wine.

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    Simmer until the sauce reduces by half, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

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    Remove the skillet from the heat.

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    Strain the sauce into a small bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.

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    Discard the solids in the strainer and return the sauce to the saucepan and bring back to a slow simmer.

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    Cut the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter into small 1/2-inch chunks and whisk in the sauce a little at a time.

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    Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.

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    Thinly slice the steaks across the grain.

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    Divide the steak slices among 6 plates.

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    Drizzle the sauce over the steak, drizzle a little more extra-virgin olive oil and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.