Pan Seared Steak with a Mushroom Merlot Sauce

By SandyC

Ingredients

• Ingredients for 2 servings:
• 2 10 oz beef rib eye, ny strip or sirloin steak
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbs canola oil
• 3 tbs butter
• 6 ounces mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3/4 cups merlot
• 1 tbs fresh thyme, minced

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from kc.doortodoororganics.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat the oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the steaks and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium.

Transfer the steaks to 2 plates.

Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to pan and melt.

Add the mushrooms and shallots and sauté for 2 minutes.

Add the wine and thyme and boil until wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.

Serve the steaks with the sauce on top.

Serves 2. Double or triple ingredients for 4 or 6 servings.


The perfect romantic steak dinner for two. Quickly cooked and flavorful, it goes great with roasted potatoes or rice pilaf.