flank steak with savory sauce over polenta

This is a great quick comforting dinner, especially for cold nights. The sauce will taste too strong on its own, but when married with the steak and polenta, the overall taste is incredible!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  flank steaks
• 2  teaspoons garlic
• 1  cup white wine
• 1⁄2 cup brandy
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2  cups frozen corn kernels
• 5 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄3 cups  coarse cornmeal

Directions

1. For polenta: in saucepan heat water, salt, and dried thyme, bringing to a boil add corn kernels and boil 1 minute whisk in cornmeal slowly (in a steady stream). Reduce heat to a simmer. Stir often for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
2. For steak: while polenta is cooking, heat oil over med- high heat. Salt and pepper the flank steak. Cook to taste and remove.
3. Reduce heat to med- low. Add garlic, stirring for 30 sec and wine, brandy, and thyme, deglazing pan. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Slice steak, place on polenta, and drizzle with sauce.