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SHIRAZ/SYRAH RECIPES

MARINATED SIRLOIN WITH GARLIC MASHERS

Ingredients
Marinated Sirloin
1 to 1 and ½ Lb. sirloin steak sliced ¾ inch thick
½ cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
¼ cup red wine (preferably Shiraz)
2 Tbsp. cracked black pepper

Gorgonzola Mashers
3 to 4 large Russet potatoes
4 cloves sliced fresh garlic
¼ cup butter or margarine
½ cup milk
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Cracked pepper

Directions
Marinated Sirloin: Combine marinade ingredients with sliced steak in large sealable plastic bag. Seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Preferably overnight. Remove steak from marinade and discard remaining sauce. Broil 3 to 5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
Gorgonzola Mashers: Slice potatoes into ½ inch wedges, leaving skins on. In a large pot combine 2 Quarts water, sliced garlic, and sliced potatoes, boiling on high for 25 minutes.
Strain water and add butter and milk. Mash with a potato masher until milk and butter are incorporated and mixture has a slightly chunky texture. Add salt, pepper, and Gorgonzola, stirring with a wooden spoon until incorporated.
Serve with mixed baby greens and balsamic vinaigrette.


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Mc Williams Hanwood Shiraz
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