QUICK BISTRO STYLE STEAK

Quick Bistro Style Steak image

Provided by Nancy Allen

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless beef sirloin 6 oz.each
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp butter
salt
1/4 c finely chopped shallots
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp dried herbes de provence (blend of french herbs)
1/3 c red wine or additional beef stock
1/2 c beef stock
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

1. Remove steaks from refrigerator, and season with pepper. Heat a large heavy skillet (I use cast iron) over medium heat until hot; add oil and butter. Increase heat to high; brown steaks about 1 minute on each side.
2. Reduce heat to medium; cook to desired degree of doneness. Transfer to a heated serving platter; season with salt and keep warm. Add shallots, garlic, and herbes to skillet; cook stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in red wine; cook, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan, until liquid has almost evaporated.
3. Stir in stock, mustard, and parsley; season with salt ans pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until slightly reduced. Spoon sauce over steaks. Serve immediately.