Steak in Red Wine Sauce

Directions

TRIM STEAKS TO REMOVE any excess fat, and set aside.

Heat the oil in a skillet or sauté pan over high heat.

Add steaks and sear on each side for 1 minute.

Reduce the heat to medium high, and cook the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes on a side for rare meat, or longer to taste.

Remove the meat from the pan, and place it on a serving platter in a 200F oven to keep warm.

Pour off the grease, and place the pan over medium heat.

Add the butter, and sauté the shallots and garlic, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Raise the heat to medium high, add the wine, stock and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by ½.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour the sauce over the steaks. Serve immediately.