A good steak shouldn't be messed about with, so follow this easy recipe and enjoy yours with a rich shallot sauce.
Ingredients
- 25g butter
- 4 shallots, finely sliced
- 4 tbsp cognac
- 200ml red wine
- 200ml beef stock from 1/2 stock cube, hot
- Oil, for frying
- 2 tbsp crushed black peppercorns
- 4 rump or sirloin steaks
Method
- 1. Melt the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, to soften. Pour in the Cognac, boil for 1 minute, then add the wine. Increase the heat and boil for a few minutes to reduce by half.
- 2. Meanwhile, make up the stock and pour in. Boil until reduced by half again. Stir in the butter, season to taste, and leave over a low heat.
- 3. Meanwhile, brush a griddle or frying pan with a little oil and place over a high heat. Press the peppercorns all over the steaks. Place in the hot pan and cook for 2-5 minutes each side, depending how you like them cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside for 2 minutes to rest.
- 4. Divide between plates. Pour over the sauce and serve with thin-cut oven chips and grilled vine tomatoes.