Steak With Red Wine Shallot Sauce Food

STEAK & STICKY RED WINE SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Simmer the shallots in a pan of water for 2-3 mins, then drain and set aside. Season the steaks with a little salt and plenty of crushed peppercorns. Heat half the butter in a pan until sizzling, then cook the steaks for 3 mins on each side for medium or until done to your liking.
• Remove the steaks and keep warm. While they rest, add the remaining butter to the pan, throw in the shallots, then sizzle in the sticky pan until starting to brown. Add the balsamic vinegar and bubble for a few mins. Add the wine and boil down until sticky, then add the beef stock and simmer until everything comes together. Spoon the shallots over the steaks and serve withgreen beans and chips.

SHALLOT & RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Sauté 250g sliced shallots in a medium saucepan with 4 tbsp olive oil over a high heat for about 3 mins until lightly browned, stirring often.
• Season with ground black pepper and add 1 lightly crushed garlic clove and a sprig of rosemary.
• Continue cooking for a further 3 mins, stirring often to prevent the shallots burning.
• Pour in 5 tbsp balsamic vinegar and cook until evaporated away to a syrup, then pour in 400ml red wine and cook until reduced by two thirds.
• Pour in 400ml beef or brown chicken stock and bring to the boil.
• Turn down the heat and simmer until reduced by two-thirds again, to around 250ml. Remove the garlic and rosemary.
• Add a little salt to taste and finally 'monte' (whisk) in a knob of butter. Add any juices from the steaks just before serving.

STEAK WITH SHALLOT-RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
• Meanwhile, pat steaks dry with paper towels.
• Add margarine to skillet.
• Add steaks; sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness, turning steaks over once.
• Transfer steaks to cutting board; keep warm.
• To drippings in skillet, add shallots and cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until browned and tender.
• Add wine to skillet and heat to boiling over high heat. Boil 2 minutes.
• To serve, thinly slice steaks and spoon wine sauce on top.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SHALLOT AND RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, saute the shallots in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until lightly caramelized, about 5 to 7 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the red wine and reduce by half. Add the broth and reduce by half. Check for seasoning, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm on low heat.
• Brush the flank steak on both sides with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper. Place on the center of grill and sear 5 to 8 minutes per side for rare to medium rare, testing by pressing the meat with a finger: The spongier the meat feels, the rarer it is cooked. Remove from the grill and allow to rest, very loosely tented with aluminum foil, 5 to 10 minutes, to allow the juices to reabsorb into the meat. Slice the flank steak on the diagonal and place on a large platter. Finish the sauce by swirling in the chunks of cold butter, then top the steak with some of the sauce and serve the rest on the side.

STEAKS WITH ROASTED GARLIC, SHALLOTS AND RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 minutes.
• Add both stocks and boil until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate).
• Preheat oven to 375.
• Place whole garlic cloves and shallots on 12-inch square of foil.
• Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring 4 corners of foil together to form package; twist to seal.
• Place foil on baking sheet; roasts 30 minutes.
• Open foil and roast until garlic and shallots are tender and golden, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer garlic and shallots to platter.
• Tent with foil.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season steaks with salt and pepper.
• Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare.
• Transfer steaks to platter with garlic and shallots; tent with foil.
• Bring sauce to simmer.
• Remove from heat.
• Add butter 1 piece at a time, whisking just until melted.
• Strain sauce into medium bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle over steaks, garlic and shallots and serve.

STEAKS WITH SHALLOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute shallots in 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet until tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Stir in vinegar and Worcestershire sauce; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Cover and keep warm., Sprinkle steaks with pepper. In a large skillet, cook steaks in oil and remaining butter until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with shallot sauce.

STEAK SALAD WITH SHALLOTS AND RED WINE

Steps:

• Stir together salt, pepper, and cumin in a small bowl. Pat steaks dry and sprinkle spice mixture evenly on both sides, rubbing to adhere.
• Heat oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook steaks, turning over once, until thermometer inserted horizontally registers 115°F, about 12 minutes total.
• Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let stand, loosely covered, 10 minutes. (Beef will continue to cook as it stands.) Add shallots to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until just softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in wine, vinegar, and brown sugar and cook 3 minutes. Add butter and cook, whisking constantly, until butter is incorporated and sauce is slightly thickened. Pour any meat juices accumulated on cutting board into sauce.
• Cut steaks into 1/4-inch slices and serve over escarole. Spoon shallots and sauce over steak.