Wine Merchant Steak
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 9oz.,
New York strip or sirloin tip steaks about 3/4" thick
-
trimmed
- 3/4 teaspoon,
salt
- 1/2 teaspoon,
black pepper
-
freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons,
il Fustino extra virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots (4 tablespoons)
-
peeled, and finely chopped
- 2 large,
mushrooms
-
julienned
- 2 large cloves,
garlic (1 1/2 teaspoons)
-
finely chopped
- 1 cup,
red wine (Beaujolais type)
- 1 cup,
chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon,
Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon,
Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tablespoon,
chives
-
finely chopped
|
Method
-
Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper.
-
Heat oil in a large skillet. When hot, add the steaks, and saute for 2 1/2 minutes on each side for medium rare.
-
Remove the steaks to a platter and set aside in a warm place.
-
To the drippings in the skillet add the shallots and saute for about 10 seconds.
-
Add the mushrooms and garlic, and saute for 1 minute. (Do not over cook, remember if over cooked garlic will become bitter.)
-
Stir in wine and simmer down until only about 2 tablespoons remain.
-
Add the broth and reduce the mixture to about 3/4 cup.
-
Add the Worcestershire sauce and mustard, mix well. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
-
Arrange the steaks on individual plates and spoon some sauce on top and around sides of each steak.
-
Garnish with chives and serve.
|
The steaks in this classic Bistro dish are relatively small compared to those currently being sold in most restaurants. However, the addition of the sauce extends the richness and produces a satisfying quality to the dish.