Flat Iron Steak And Cognac Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs flat iron steaks
Marinade
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons hot sauce (Valentina,El Pato or Tabasco )
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
Seasoning Rub
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Cognac Sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup shallot (white onions can be substituted)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup half-and-half (whipping cream can be used also)
1/2 cup cognac (or brandy)

Preparation

Wisk together marinade ingredients, pour into a large ziplock bag, add steak; squish around until combined, refrigerate for 1-6 hours.
While grill is heating, remove steak from marinade, pat dry and sprinkle seasoning rub on both sides.
Grill steak 5 minute on first side and 3-4 on other side.
Remove from grill, To serve; cut in thin slices.
Cognac Sauce:
While steak is marinading, saute shallots in butter for about 4 minute add brown sugar, cook another minute, add broth and cognac, simmer until sauce has reduced to 1/2 cup (about 20 min.), Add cream, stir until heated through.
Serve over grilled meat.