STEAK WITH SHALLOT-MERLOT SAUCE

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Provided by Tony Nogales

Categories     Beef     Sauté     Valentine's Day     Low Carb     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Lunch     Steak     Fall     Anniversary     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 12- to 14-ounce sirloin steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
6 tablespoons Merlot
3/4 cup beef stock or canned broth
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add steak and cook until brown, about 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium and cook steak to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to plate; tent with foil.
  • Add shallots to same skillet and sauté over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add Merlot; boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add stock; boil until syrupy, about 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Add butter and whisk until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut steak into 2 pieces; place on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

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