When it is cold outside you just want to bundle up indoors and cook something to warm you up from the inside. In the last few weeks we have been busy with the launch of our new website and since it was a stormy weekend we decided to make a satisfying but simple New York Steak recipe. We first made this recipe a few years back, to pair with Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino from the Italian fashion house of Ferragamo. Sorting our photos we found these of the steak and also took a few from the video to share with you so you don’t have to watch the whole video for the recipe.
There are many special occasions when we like to express ourselves with a beautiful meal. A well planed and prepared dish, like a New York Steak, helps us to enjoy the process as well and it does not have to be really complicated to be impressive. This steak recipe is like a miracle in our recipe repertoire, something you can prepare in less than 45 minutes. If you want to make an ordinary steak recipe into an extra ordinary dinner then make this cherry wine reduction sauce with its intoxicating effect (especially if you add a little more cherry liquor to it).
The “New York Steak” is one of the juiciest and tenderest pieces of beef, and you may know it as Ambassador, Hotel or even Kansas steak depending on where you live. Ever since we moved to the US we always appreciated a delicious steak dinner and we were both eager to master this culinary marvel. We had several memorable steak dinners in the Big Apple but never visited the famous Delmonaco’s. The history of “New York Steak” goes way way back to 1837 when Delmonico’s Restaurant in Manhattan became America’s first fine dining establishment. Charles Ranhofer the resident French chef delighted his customers with his unique dishes, one of them the Steak Delmonico a tender cut of richly marbled steak which he then sautéed in very hot skillets. Because this city is the hometown of this steak, it is referred to s a New York Strip Steak and there you have it in case you ever wanted to know this juicy tidbit of steak history.
When you are choosing a steak from your butcher or from the meat section at your grocery store, look for tiny white flecks and lines throughout because this glorious marbling will give you the best flavor. The secret to good steak is to start with hot pan. You can prepare the mashed potatoes in advance and just reheat it by stirring with a little added milk before serving. This step will give you plenty of time put on a smashing dress and freshen up your make-up (we all need this after slaving over the hot stove..)
New York Steak with Cherry Wine Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 New York Beef Loin Steak
- Salt and freshly crushed Pepper Corns
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2-3 Sprigs of Rosemary
- 1 cup Red Wine like Sangiovese or Chianti
- ½ cup Dried Cherries
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Season the steaks with salt and crushed pepper and massage in the olive oil. Let the meat rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a heavy iron pan over medium-high heat and add the marinated steaks to the pan. Do not touch it for 3-4 minutes. If you steak is over ¾ inch thick then leave to sear for 5 minutes.
- With a thong turn the steaks and season with more salt and pepper. Let it cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the steaks to a plate and cover with Aluminum Foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Carefully pour the red wine into steak pan and with a wooden spoon scrape all off the goodness from the bottom of the pan. Add the dried cherries and cook for 5 minute over high heat until the wine is reduced and the sauce is getting thicker. With your rosemary wand gently stir the butter into the sauce. Now if you like you can add a shot of Cherry Liquor and with the rosemary wand continue to stir for a few more minutes so the flavor of the rosemary can infuse this divine sauce.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or polenta.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 Lb Potatoes – peeled and cut into small cubes
- Sea Salt
- ½ cup Milk 2%
- ½ cup Half & Half
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- Freshly ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the potato cubes in generously salted water for 20 minutes or until potatoes become tender. Just poke with a fork and if the fork comes out easily then the potatoes are done.
- Turn off heat and with a potato masher mash the potatoes.
- Add the milk and butter and continue to punch down until potatoes become creamy.
- Add freshly ground black pepper and more salt if needed.
If you would like to know how to make a really romantic steak dinner with a smooth and sexy wine reduction sauce then feel free to pour a glass of red wine, sit back and click on the video button down below. We all need one special steak recipe and this elegant New York steak, smothered with a Cherry Wine Reduction sauce, is as divine as it sounds. And on the side there is nothing more delicious then creamy mashed potatoes and gently blanched green beans. We keept the side dishes simple so you can fully taste the steak and sauce.
Wine Pairing: If you can find a Brunello that would be heavily, otherwise a Sangiovese, like the Stolpman Estate Sangiovese, would do or an Italian Chinati with cherry and plum flavors to really harmonize with your steak and sauce. We paired our steak with a Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino from Italy.
Boy Howdy, I feel I have a found a ‘home’ with this blog. I live in Washington—on the west side of the
mountains, but as you probably know we have quite a developed wine industry in our state too. I have spent time east of the mountains enjoying those wineries and developing my palate. I am going to royally enjoy your comments, recipes, photos.
Hello Carol! You live in one of the most gorgeous state with pristine mountains. We enjoyed many great Pinot Noirs from Washinton.
Cheers,
J+C
I’m definitley a meat and potato kind of guy and this steak with wine sauce looks and sounds fantastic! Nice job on the video too.
Thank you Todd and we are glad you enjoyed our video!
J+C
This steak sounds and looks delicious…cherry wine…yes! What a beautiful meal…love the pictures!
Have a great weekend Judit and Corina 😀
Hope you had a nice weekend too Juliana! The wine sauce is one of our favorite and we have drizzled it over lamb chops in the past.
Thank you 🙂
J+C
Wow! Fabulous recipe, ladies. My favorite steak is New York Strip Steak. And, you know how much I adore cherry wine sauce! 😉 I love it on ice cream sundaes and just know I would enjoy it with a perfectly prepared New York Strip Steak. Loved all the tips and the video of you two as well. 🙂 Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend. Cheers!
Thank you for your kind words Stacy! So glad you enjoy cherry wine sauce too and now we are looking forward to drizzle it over ice cream. It would be a fitting dessert after the steak with no extra work at all. Hope you had a lovely weekend as well:)
J+C
Love a NY Strip Steak! So flavorful and juicy on its own, but your cherry wine sauce sounds like such a great way to dress it up without much time invested.
Hi Christin! It was delicious and so simple that we already plotting to use the cherry wine sauce with simple roast chicken.
Cheers,
J+C
That cherry sauce sounds like a perfect pairing for the steak! Such rich flavor in every bite!
The wine sauce really made the steak sing Joanne! Can’t wait to make it again.
Cheers,
J+C
A wonderful dish! Very classy and tasty.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thank you Rosa! We could have eaten the sauce only with the mashed potato it had such a wonderful taste.
Cheers,
J+C
A New York strip is my hubby’s favorite steak…and I love this preparation wit a wine and cherry sauce! Divine!
We love it too Liz, it has more flavor than a filet mignon and the cherries bring a little tangy sweetness!
Cheers,
J+C
Dang does this meal sound delicious! I want to make it on Friday night as a special “date night” for me and my husband. Thanks for the inspiration : )
Hello Natalie, Hope you have a delightful evening and meal with your husband! Let us know what wine you chose.
J+C
Cheers to a beautiful meal that sounds so delicious! That cherry wine sauce looks incredible ladies!
Cheers to you too Marcie! It did taste good with the simple side dishes and the sauce could work well with other meats too.
J+C
Wow – this looks amazing! I absolutely love steak and this looks prepared perfectly! I think I’ll make this this weekend! Pinned!
Thank you for Pinning Kristi, that is so kind of you! It was tasty, especially on a cold stormy day and hope that you enjoy it this weekend.
Cheers,
J+C
Great reminder that impressive doesn’t have to mean complicated. wonderful idea to pair steak with cherries! My husband would probably enjoy that. He’s much more of a meat-eater than I am so I should probably surprise him with a really meaty meal one day … or get him to make it for me! (maybe that’s the way to go!)
Thank you Helen, glad you like the addition of cherries. The dried cherries give it a nice tangy flavors and if you prefer to omit the wine you could even make this with a nice cherry juice instead of the wine. What a great idea to make him cook the steak for you!
Cheers,
J+C
What a nice touch to add a cherry wine sauce! I have to try it and make it for a romantic dinner for my boyfriend this weekend. Do you think a Washington Pinot Noir would be good for the sauce?
Hi Barbara! Washington Pinots are so delightful and would also work with this recipe, just make sure it has a fuller body.
Enjoy!
J+C