Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　20 min

　　Skirt steak is an incredibly flavorful cut of meat that cooks in minutes. And since this recipe calls for just 3/4 cup wine, you'll have plenty left over to serve with dinner.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1 1/2 lb skirt steak, cut into 4 pieces

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　1 tablespoon vegetable oil

　　3/4 cup dry red wine

　　4 fresh thyme sprigs

　　1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

　　1 teaspoon sugar

　　1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

　　2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

　　

Step 1

Pat steak dry and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook steaks, turning over once, 5 to 7 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a platter.

　　

Step 2

Pour off fat from skillet, then add wine, thyme, bay leaf, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits. Continue to boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add any meat juices on platter, then remove from heat and discard bay leaf and thyme. Stir in butter and salt and pepper to taste and serve with steaks.