Kansas city Skillet Stake with Merlot and Plum Toma

Name: Kansas city Skillet Stake with Merlot and Plum Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz Kansas city Stake (3/4 to 1 inches thick even better); 1 cup Merlot; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 clove garlic crushed; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp salt to taste (optional); 1 tsp pepper (any will work, optional too); 6 scallions, sliced; 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 7 large Plum Tomatoes

Servings: persons

1
Pierce stake with fork or knife
2
Arrange in a baking dish or casserole
3
Combine merlot, soy sauce, garlic, 2 tablespoon Olive oil, salt and pepper
4
Cover and marinate for 3-4 hours in the refrigerator, turning twice
5
Meanwhile, blanch plum tomatoes by placing in a bowl and cover with boiling water
6
Allow to stand for 2 minutes or until the skin starts to split
7
Drain and remove peels, scoop out seeds and dice.
8
Combine with scallions
9
Heat remaining oil in a large skillet
10
Remove stake from marinade
11
For medium rare, saute over medium-high heat for 3 minutes each side
12
Remove stake to a platter, add balsamic vinegar to deglaze pan, the add tomatoes and scallions, stirring briefly to warm through (DO NOT OVERCOOK)
13
Spoon over stakes....

135

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz Kansas city Stake (3/4 to 1 inches thick even better), 1 cup Merlot, 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 clove garlic crushed, and more.

Yes, Kansas city Skillet Stake with Merlot and Plum Tomato Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kansas city Skillet Stake with Merlot and Plum Tomato Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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