Strip Steaks with Chive-Butter Sauce

By Cindy

Ingredients

• 4 strips of steak or shell steaks (about 8 ounces each)
• 2 cup beef broth
• 4 green onions
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried sage
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp fresh chives
• 1 tsp dried tarragon

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill or broiler. Cook steaks, turning once, for 20 minutes for medium-rare.

Meanwhile, combine broth, green onions, thyme, sage and basil in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Strain and reserve broth.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 2 minutes.

Stir in reserved broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add salt, lemon juice, chives and tarragon; mix well. Divide sauce among small bowls; serve alongside steak.

This savory steak sauce is excellent on any steak or chop. So select a less expensive cut, such as Porterhouse or T-bone, to save a few dollars. Try the sauce on grilled chicken, too.