When I’m in the mood for steak, I want something brief and delicious. And nothing fills the bill better than steak cooked in butter and flavored with vinegar and shallots. No big mess here, just a dish that is simple and quick.

I’ve discovered that, for this recipe, I prefer using sirloin or rib steak, but any good cut will do. That’s the beaty of this dish. It can work even with chuck or flank steak for those lean times. So, carnivores, rejoice in a marvelous steak dinner that will go great with your favorite veggies or potatoes.

STEAK WITH SHALLOTS

4 boneless steaks, about ¾ pound each
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon oregano
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  1. Sprinkle meat on both sides with salt, pepper and oregano
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy skillet or frypan and add the steaks. Cook over high heat for about 3 minutes. Cook longer if you want the steaks medium or well done. Turn and cook about 3 minutes or longer on the other side.
  3. Transfer the meat to a warm serving dish and add the shallots to the skillet or frypan. Cook about 30 seconds and add the vinegar. Cook another 30 seconds and add the remaining butter. Cook until butter foams. Pour the sauce over the meat and serve.
    Yield: 4 servings.