BISTRO STEAK WITH RED WINE SAUCE

BISTRO STEAK WITH RED WINE SAUCE image

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 8 ounce top sirloin steak; trimmed
3/8 teaspoon salt; divided
3/8 teaspoon black pepper; divided
3 tablespoons shallots; minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme; chopped
1/2 cup full-bodied red wine; i.e. cabernet
1/2 cup unsalted beef stock
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley; chopped

Steps:

1. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle steaks evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add steaks to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove steaks from pan. Let stand 5 minutes. 2. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add shallots and thyme to pan; sauté 1 minute or until lightly browned. Add wine; cook 2 1/2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Add stock; cook 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half and mixture is slightly thickened. Remove pan from heat. Add remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper, butter, add mustard; stir with a whisk. 3. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices; serve with sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.