RECIPES

Steaks with Port Wine Sauce and Gorgonzola

Wisconsin Cheese Steaks with Port Wine Sauce and Gorgonzola Recipe
Active Time
35 Minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Gorgonzola can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine dried cherries and wine in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Set aside.
  3. Combine the brown sugar, pepper, garlic powder, cumin and salt in a small bowl; rub over steaks. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  4. Warm olive oil in a large ovenproof or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned.
  5. Bake steaks in the same pan for 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into meat reads 145°F. Transfer steaks to a serving platter; tent with aluminum foil. Let rest for at least 3 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, add broth to the same pan. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until broth is reduced to 3/4 cup. Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in cream. Bring sauce just to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and whisk for 3-4 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
  7. Remove from the heat. Stir in reserved cherry mixture. Serve sauce over steaks. Sprinkle with gorgonzola.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

This award-winning gorgonzola is a bold, tangy, blue-veined cheese that's aged about a year. The flavor will stand up to the savory steaks and is perfect for gorgonzola cheese lovers!

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