
Balsamic Steak au Poivre (with Pepper)
recipe from Cooking Light, June 2010
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 8-oz NY strip steaks (1-inch thick), trimmed
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 TBS peppercorns
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 TBS balsamic vinegar
- 1 TBS butter
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat.
- Pat dry with paper towels:
- 2 8-oz NY strip steaks (1-inch thick), trimmed
- Sprinkle both sides of the steaks with:
- Using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, grind (but not too finely):
- Press peppercorns into both sides of the steaks.
- Add to the skillet and swirl evenly:
- Add steaks to the skillet and cook 5 minutes on each side (for medium-rare) or until desired degree of doneness.
- Remove steaks from skillet and let stand 5 minutes.
- While steaks rest, add to the skillet:
- 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
- Cook 1 minute or until almost tender.
- Stir in:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 TBS balsamic vinegar
- Scrape skillet with wooden spoon to loosen browned bits of meat.
- Bring to boil.
- Cook for 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
- Remove from heat and stir in:
- Serve sauce on the side or drizzle over steaks.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min, 5 min rest time
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 2
Serving Size: 1 NY Strip Steak and 3 TBS of sauce
Serving Suggestions: Here's another great skillet-seared steak: Seared NY-Strip with Mixed Herb Gremolata.