Skirt Steak w/ Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• 2 skirt steaks (about 1 lb each)
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• 1 tbs butter
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 small carrot, chopped
• 1 cup veal stock or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Vermont maple syrup
• 6 ounces dark beer, preferably Porter
• 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Directions

Season steaks with salt and pepper and set aside in refrigerator.

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbling. Crush garlic. Add garlic, onion and carrot to saucepan. Cook, stirring, until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add stock and maple syrup, then increase heat to high and boil 10 minutes, or until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Add beer, bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.

Grill or broil steaks. Let rest 5 minutes.

Add rosemary to sauce. Return sauce to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Strain sauce.

Slice steak thinly across the grain. Spoon sauce over meat and serve.