Grilled Spicy New York Strip Steak With Chocolate Merlot Sauce

Grilled Spicy New York Strip Steak With Chocolate Merlot Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups merlot
  • 1 tablespoon dry onion soup mix (gluten-free)
  • 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 New York strip steak (1 inch thick)
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning mix

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add onions, garlic and jalapeno, saute until soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Merlot to pan, (away from flame) Reduce wine by half over high heat.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and stir in soup mix and chocolate. Stir until smooth.

  5. 5

    Keep warm on very low heat until ready to serve.

  6. 6

    Preheat grill or broiler to high heat. Season steaks with taco seasoning Grill or broil to desired doneness.

  7. 7

    Serve steaks with chocolate Merlot sauce.