Grilled Steak with Bourbon Sauce

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 70 Minutes

Servings: 4

A gourmet meal that will have your friends talking. The herbs and bourbon sauce give this steak a wonderful flavour. I barbequed my steak but the recipe tells you to cook in the oven. If you are using dried herbs the prep time is considerably less. I like to use fresh herbs to bring out the flavour. Serve this with garlic and paramasen mashed potatoes and a green salad. I found this gem in a Food and Drink Magazine the local liquor store gives out.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

1/4 cup chopped shallot

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

1/2 cup bourbon (whisky use a good one)

2 cups beef stock, homemade or store bought

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

salt & freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil (if searing in pan)

3 lbs beef t-bone steaks, 2 inches thick

salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of the butter on medium heat in pot, reserving remaining butter.
2. Stir in shallots, garlic, thyme, tarragon and rosemary.
3. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes or until shallots soften.
4. Add bourbon and bring to boil Reduce to 2 tbsp approx.
5. 5 minutes Add stock and bring to boil Simmer approx 20 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup Swirl in 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, reserving the rest Season with salt and pepper Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat.
6. Season steak with salt and pepper.
7. Add steaks and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
8. Place in oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes for medium rare.
9. Test steak with instant read thermometer if your are unsure (125 F) Place steak on carving board and let rest for 5 minutes Reheat bourbon sauce and whisk in remaining butter and reserved balsamic vinegar Season well Slice steak down into 1/2 inch slices against the grain and place on 4 plates.
10. Drizzle with sauce.

By RecipeOfHealth.com