2 lb boneless sirloin steak
1 about 1 1/2-in. thick
2 tbsp peanut oil
6 tbsp shallots, chopped
1 1/2 cup burgundy wine
3/4 cup butter
1 watercress for garnish
1 salt and pepper
Directions
1. Preheat the broiler to high. 2. Rub the steak on both sides with
the oil. 3. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper, using generous
amounts of pepper. 4. Place the steak on the broiler rack and let it
cook 4-5 min. from the source of heat. Broil 3-5 min., then turn the
steak and broil on the side 3-5 min. Cooking tiome will depend on the
desire degree of doneness. 5. Transfer the steak to a hot platter and
cover loosely with foil. Let the steak stand in a warm place about 5
min. to redistribute the internal juices of the meat. 6. Meanwhile,
make the red butter sauce. Combine the shallots and wine in a
saucepan and bring to a vigorous boil. Let the wine cook down to
about 1/3 cup. 7. Continue cooking over high heat, stirring rapidly
with a wire whisk, and adding the butter about 2 tbsp at a time.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. 8. Slice the steak on the
diagonal (across the grain of the meat) and garnish with watercress.
Serve with red butter sauce.
This dish: Steak grille au beurre rouge
Servings: 4 servings
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