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Steak with Shallot-Merlot Sauce

4.3

(78)

The 1766 Tavern at Beekman Arms teams this delicious steak with grilled onion rings.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    Cut steak into 2 pieces; place on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

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