Portuguese Steak

• 4steaks, 1/2 inch thick (sirloin or rib eye work very well)
• 8sliced garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 1tablespoon salt
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon pepper
• 1tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1bay leaf, crumbled
• 1cup red wine
• 2tablespoons butter
• 2tablespoons olive oil
• ¹⁄₂cup heavy cream
• 4eggs (optional)

• 1marinated roasted red pepper (optional)

Directions

1.   Mash the garlic with the salt. Mix in the pepper,parsley, and bay leaf,forming a paste. Season the steaks on both sides with the paste.place in a deep sided dish.

2.   Slowly pour the wine over the meat and marinate at least 2 hours(better overnight).

3.   Reserving the marinade remove steaks . Heat the butter and oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Fry the steaks 3 minutes each side.Remove to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.

4.   Add the reserved marinade to the hot pan and deglaze the browned bits . Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the cream. Place over med-low heat. Return the steaks to the pan and cook about three minutes. Sauce will thicken.

5.   While the steaks are cooking fry the eggs in a separate pan.

6.   Plate the steaks placing a fried egg on top of each, followed by a red pepper. Pool some sauce around the steak and serve with fried potatoes.

7.   A traditional Portuguese meal.