Steak au vin

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonOlive oil
Freshly ground pepper to
Taste
2Boneless strip steaks, 1/2
To 3/4\" thick OR
2largesHamburger patties
4tablespoonsButter
2tablespoonsFinely chopped shallots
teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
teaspoonDijon mustard
½teaspoonSalt
½cupBurgundy wine
2tablespoonsBrandy
teaspoonChopped fresh parsley
1tablespoonChopped chives

Directions

Rub oil and pepper on both sides of steaks.Heat a heavy skillet over high heat.Sear steaks quickly on both sides for approximately 30 seconds.Remove from pan.Reduce heat to medium and add butter. When butter melts,add shallots.Saute 2 minutes.Add Worcestershire, mustard and salt;return steaks to pan.Cook 2 minutes per side or until desired doneness.Remove meat and keep warm. Add wine and cook,uncovered,over high heat until reduced in half. Stir in brandy,parsley and chives.Simmer 1 to 2 minutes and serve sauce over steak.A nice way to PEP up a hamburger.Makes 2 servings.