flank steak with savory sauce over polenta

Name: flank steak with savory sauce over polenta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks; 2 teaspoons garlic; 1 cup white wine; 1/2 cup brandy; 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups frozen corn kernels; 5 1/2 cups water; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1 1/3 cups coarse cornmeal

Submitted by afr0bunny

"This is a great quick comforting dinner, especially for cold nights. The sauce will taste too strong on its own, but when married with the steak and polenta, the overall taste is incredible!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs flank steaks
2 teaspoons garlic
1 cup white wine
¹⁄₂ cup brandy
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh thyme
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups frozen corn kernels
5 ¹⁄₂ cups water
1 ³⁄₄ teaspoons salt
1 ¹⁄₃ cups coarse cornmeal

directions

For polenta: in saucepan heat water, salt, and dried thyme, bringing to a boil add corn kernels and boil 1 minute whisk in cornmeal slowly (in a steady stream). Reduce heat to a simmer. Stir often for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
For steak: while polenta is cooking, heat oil over med- high heat. Salt and pepper the flank steak. Cook to taste and remove.
Reduce heat to med- low. Add garlic, stirring for 30 sec and wine, brandy, and thyme, deglazing pan. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Slice steak, place on polenta, and drizzle with sauce.