Categories: Steak

Ingredients

• 1-2 tsp black pepper
• 4 filets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 medium shallot, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup Merlot
• 2 tbsp beef broth
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

1. Use your fingers to press pepper onto both sides of steaks. In a large skillet cook steaks in hot oil over medium heat to desired doneness, turning once. 10-13 minutes for medium rare.

2. For sauce, add onion and shallot to drippings in skillet. Cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until onions are tender. Add Merlot and broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently for 3-5 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half. Stir in vinegar and thyme. Season with salt. Spoon sauce over steaks.

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