Steak and Mushrooms

Rare broiled flank steak is combined with mushrooms, garlic, and green onions in this baked gratin dish. Serve this steak with baked or mashed potatoes and fresh cooked spinach or chard for a fabulous meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

3/4 pound mushrooms,chopped fine
3 cloves garlic, minced fine
6 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped thyme, savory, or tarragon, or equivalent dried
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
8 slices flank steak, broiled, thin, rare
2 tablespoons red wine

Instructions:

Mix the mushrooms, garlic, shallots, parsley, and herbs with 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Add salt and pepper to taste, then mix in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Rub the bottom of a shallow casserole with a little olive oil. Distribute half the mushroom-crumb mixture over the bottom in an even layer. Lay the steak slices in a single layer on top; season with salt and pepper and drizzle the wine over. Spread the remaining mushroom mixture over the beef slices, and top with the last of the bread crumbs. Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top, and bake, uncovered in a preheated 375° F. oven for 25 minutes.

Serves 2 to 3

Adapted from "LL Bean Book of New England Cookery"