Blackened red steaks

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsBoneless sirloin beef steak
1 to 1 1/4\" thick
½teaspoonFresh ground peppercorns
1teaspoonSalt-free seasoning
1teaspoonGarlic salt
1tablespoonPaprika
2tablespoonsUnsalted butter or
Margarine
2tablespoonsDry red wine
½cupBeef broth
¼cupChili sauce
2teaspoonsBrowned mustard
1cupSmall onion rings, sliced
Paper thin (about 3 small
Onions)
1teaspoonFlour
2tablespoonsUnsalted butter or margarine
Watercress

Directions

ONION HAIRS

GARNISH

Wash and pat steak dry. Coat with pepper, salt-free seasoning and garlic salt.Spread paprika over all.Press firmly.Melt butter or margarine in large fry pan.Cook steak over high heat 3 minutes on each side to desired doneness.Will be dark and crusty. While steak is cooking,toss onion with flour.Cook a few at a time in hot butter or margarine about 1 minute,until brown and crisp. Keep warm.Remove steak from pan.Drain off any fat.Deglaze pan with wine.Add broth,chili sauce and mustard.Cook and stir to thicken,2 to 3 minutes.Slice steak in thin diagonal slices,cross-grain.Spread red sauce over bottom of serving dish.Arrange steak,slices overlapping, over sauce.Spread onions on top.Garnish with watercress.Makes 4 servings.