Category: Beef

1 tsp Olive oil

Freshly ground pepper to

Taste

2 Boneless strip steaks, 1/2

To 3/4" thick OR

2 large Hamburger patties

4 tbsp Butter

2 tbsp Finely chopped shallots

1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

2 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 cup Burgundy wine

2 tbsp Brandy

1 1/2 tsp Chopped fresh parsley

1 tbsp Chopped chives

Rub oil and pepper on both sides of steaks.Heat a heavy skillet over high heat.Sear steaks quickly on both sides for approximately 30 seconds.Remove from pan.Reduce heat to medium and add butter. When butter melts,add shallots.Saute 2 minutes.Add Worcestershire, mustard and salt;return steaks to pan.Cook 2 minutes per side or until desired doneness.Remove meat and keep warm. Add wine and cook,uncovered,over high heat until reduced in half. Stir in brandy,parsley and chives.Simmer 1 to 2 minutes and serve sauce over steak.A nice way to PEP up a hamburger.Makes 2 servings.