Pan-fried Steak with Marsala Sauce
2 pounds beef chuck steaks, well trimmed
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
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Heat a large, heavy skillet over high heat for 2 minutes, or until very hot. Season steaks with salt and pepper to taste.
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Place steaks in hot skillet and immediately turn down the heat to medium high. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn steaks and cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes, depending on your tastes. Remove steaks from skillet to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
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Remove skillet from heat. Quickly saute the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes in the skillet using residual heat. Return skillet to medium low heat and add Marsala and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce for 3 minutes.
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Remove pan from heat and whisk in butter and rosemary. Serve sauce over steaks.