PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH RED WINE SAUCE
You can use any cut of steak, either bone-in or boneless, to make this classic French bistro dish. Steaks cut from the tenderloin, such as filet mignon, are the most tender pieces of beef, though they lack the assertively beefy chew of sirloins and rib steaks. Adding brandy to the pan sauce not only contributes flavor; its high alcohol content and acidity help extract flavor from the pan drippings. However, if setting it on fire makes you nervous, skip that step and let the brandy simmer down for an extra few minutes to cook off most of the alcohol. Make sure to open a good bottle of red wine to use in the sauce here, preferably one that you're happy to finish off with dinner. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, steaks and chops, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Generously sprinkle salt and pepper all over steaks, then let steaks rest uncovered for 15 minutes at room temperature. Meanwhile, mince the shallots.
- Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add steaks and cook until done to taste, about 3 to 4 minutes per side for rare and a little longer for medium-rare or medium. (Bone-in steaks take a few minutes longer to cook through than boneless.) If the pan begins to smoke or burn, lower the heat. Transfer steaks to a plate to rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Add shallots to the skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add brandy to the skillet and use a long-handled match or igniter to set the brandy on fire. (Stand back when you do this.) Let flames die out, then add red wine and cook until reduced and syrupy, 2 to 4 minutes. Add stock and boil until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
- Remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the chives. Serve steaks and sauce immediately with watercress.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 594 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 2 grams
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Evans Gitau
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The steak was cooked perfectly and the red wine sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Owa Glory
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The steak is always tender and juicy, and the red wine sauce is so flavorful.
Mahfuj islam
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly and the red wine sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Martin Stanley
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of steak, but this dish was amazing! The steak was cooked perfectly and the red wine sauce was so flavorful.
Ugwu Emmanuel
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook steak. The steak is always tender and juicy, and the red wine sauce is delicious.
Eroba Spare
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.
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[email protected]I love this recipe! The steak is always tender and juicy, and the red wine sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Annwell Nyoni
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly and the red wine sauce was amazing.
Antony Mahon
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The steak is cooked perfectly and the red wine sauce is delicious.
Rabindra Lodh
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. The steak is always tender and juicy, and the red wine sauce is so flavorful.
Ria Vos
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the steak and the red wine sauce.
zandy khumalo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the steak turned out tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Thomas Skhosana
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The steak was cooked to perfection and the red wine sauce was so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sphelele Ndlela
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The steak was cooked perfectly and the red wine sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The steak is always tender and juicy, and the red wine sauce is so flavorful.
Zandre Vosloo
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly and the red wine sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
makaita mufumisi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the results are always amazing. The steak is always tender and juicy, and the red wine sauce is so flavorful.
Marvens Alexandre
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The steak was juicy and flavorful, and the red wine sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Lacey-Jayne Young
[email protected]This pan-seared steak with red wine sauce was an absolute delight! The steak was cooked to perfection, with a beautifully caramelized crust and a juicy, tender interior. The red wine sauce was rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness a