Steak & Red Onion
Steaks are great simply fried but are easily jazzed up with flavoured butters. Make a batch of the butter and store in the freezer ready to take off a slice or two when you next have a steak or even a chicken breast for an instant burst of flavour.
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Prep: Cook: |
10 mins 20 mins |
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| Serves: | 4 |
| Ingredients |
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| 2 tbsp olive oil |
| 1 red onion, very finely chopped |
| 250ml (9fl oz) red wine |
| 150g (6oz) soft salted butter |
| 4 x 200g (8oz) steaks, fillet, sirloin or rump |
| Salt and freshly ground black pepper |
directions
To make the butter, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan. Add the finely chopped onion and fry over a low heat until really soft. This should take about 5-8 minutes. Once soft add the wine to the pan and simmer until it has almost completely evaporated, then spoon into a bowl and allow to cool. Once the onions have cooled mix them into the softened butter. Season with a little black pepper. Spoon the butter onto a piece of clingfilm then roll into a sausage shape. Place in the fridge. Heat another frying pan over a high heat. Drizzle a little oil over the steaks then season well with salt and pepper. Fry in the hot pan for 3 minutes on each side depending on how you like your steak. Remove the steak from the pan and allow to rest under a piece of foil for 5 minutes. Take the butter from the fridge and slice off 8 discs then remove the clingfilm. Place 2 discs on top of the steaks and allow to slowly melt. Serve with new potatoes and green vegetables.
