After watching the movie, Julie and Julia, I was inspired to put on my pearls and cook a Julia Child recipe. I have never used wine before, but I ventured out of my comfort zone and found this recipe to be simple and delicious. The red wine I found at Walmart for $2 next to the vinegar. High quality stuff right? I have to admit I've never cooked with shallots either. I found them on a rack by the produce. It came in a little net bag. It looks like garlic, but when you cut it, it looks and smells like a sweet green onion. My new favorite cooking ingredient! The picture doesn't capture how moist the steaks were. I used New York Steaks.
Set your saute pan to high heat and add:
1 T butter
After the butter is done foaming quickly add your steaks:
4 -5 oz steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick (I cooked 2 at a time)
Let the steaks cook for about 3 minutes. Salt and pepper and then flip. Allow to cook about 2 more minutes. Place steaks on a plate and sit in the microwave.
Drain all but 2 T of fat off the pan. Now add:
1 T minced shallot
1 clove garlic, minced
After those cook for about 60 seconds add:
2/3 cup red wine
1/3 cup beef broth
Let this simmer rapidly for about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add:
2 T butter
Serve the steaks with a spoonful of sauce on top and buttered new potatoes. Tastes just as good as anything you will buy at a steak house. Yum!
I made up one steak gravy recipe that I used white wine in (we had it on hand for another recipe) and it is the most delicious thing ever. I tried making it without the wine once (used chicken broth instead) and it tasted NOTHING like the original.
ReplyDeleteIt really is amazing the flavor wine can add.
Cooking wine is the best to use because it has more salt and therefore will last longer in the fridge. And they come in smaller bottles.
I've never ventured into shallot cooking but see them used all the time on the food network. Maybe I'll give em' a try.
ReplyDeleteFYI, the wine at the state liquor store is pretty inexpensive.