Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
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This elegant steak with red wine mushroom sauce brings a touch of bistro-style dining to your kitchen while remaining a healthy, diabetes-friendly choice. The dish centres on lean skirt steak, which is quickly seared to retain its succulence and served alongside a vibrant medley of summer squash, carrots and brussels sprouts. By using a rich variety of mushrooms, including cremini and portobello, the sauce achieves a deep savoury flavour without the need for excessive fats.
Perfect for a nutritious midweek treat or a Saturday night dinner, this meal is thoughtfully balanced to be low in sodium and high in fibre. The combination of protein and earthy vegetables provides a satisfying, slow-release energy profile that fits perfectly into a heart-healthy diet. Serve the sliced steak with a generous coating of the glossy red wine reduction for a truly comforting and sophisticated meal.
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Ingredients for Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
6 skirt steaks, 110g each
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
230g French or regular carrots
110g baby summer squash, halved
110g pearl onions, peeled and halved
110g brussels sprouts, halved
230g cremini mushrooms
110g portobello mushrooms
110g button mushrooms
1 medium white onion, diced
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
80ml Cabernet Sauvignon
675g low-sodium beef broth
3 tablespoons cornflour
60g tomato paste
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
How to make Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
Season steaks with salt and black pepper. On a grill pan coated with cooking spray, cook steaks over medium-high heat, turning once, until pink inside, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and cover with foil. In a bowl, toss carrots, squash, pearl onions and sprouts in 1/2 tablespoons oil. Over medium heat, in batches and turning once, cook until soft and seared, 6 minutes. In a large pan over medium heat, heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Slice mushrooms; to pan, add mushrooms, white onion and garlic; cook until onion browns, 5 to 7 minutes. Add wine and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. In a bowl, dissolve cornflour in 1 tablespoon cold water. Reduce heat and slowly add cornflour mixture to broth mixture, stirring constantly, until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning and salt and black pepper; simmer 7 to 10 minutes. Slice steak, top with mushroom sauce; serve alongside vegetables.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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16 Jan 2026 | Originally published
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UK recipe editors
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UK recipe editors

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