Pan-Seared Steaks With Red Wine Pan Sauce

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: America's Test Kitchen

Serves 4 people

Categories: Beef, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • Steaks
  • 4 boneless beef steaks, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick, trimmed (8 oz. each)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Red Wine Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces and chilled
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

  1. Steaks-pat steaks dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until just smoking.

  3. Brown the steaks on the first side, about 4 minutes.

  4. Flip the steaks over and continue to cook to the desired doneness, 4-6 minutes.

  5. Transfer the steaks to a clean plate; tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.

  6. Sauce-meanwhile, add the oil to the skillet and return to med-high heat until shimmering.

  7. Add in the shallot; cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

  8. Stir in the broth, wine, and brown sugar, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

  9. Stir in any accumulated meat juice.

  10. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the butter, one piece at a time.

  11. Off the heat, stir in the thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  12. Spoon the sauce over the steaks before serving.

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