Ingredients
1 Flank Steak (about 1 lb.)
1/2 Shallot, finely diced
1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
3/4 Cup Beef Broth
3 Tbsp. Whisky or Brandy
3/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
4-5 Asparagus Stalks
Olive Oil
Salt
Instructions
I prefer a cast iron skillet for this recipe...
- Preheat an over with the skillet in it to 400 degrees
- One it reaches the temperature, take the skillet out of the oven and put it on a stove top and turn the burner on high.
- Reduce the over to 350 degrees
- Score the flank steak lightly on both sides
- Add a little oil to the flank steak on both sides
- Place the flank steak in the skillet and let it sit for a minute to two, then flip. Wait another minute.
- Place the skillet, with the steak, in the oven and cook to desired doneness. I prefer medium rare.
- Remove steak when done, place on a pan, cover with foil and let rest.
- Meanwhile, cook the asparagus in a separate pan with a little water added.
- Do not discard anything in the skillet left over from cooking the steak, this is the good stuff! Instead, add the shallots and cook for about a minute or two.
- When sauted a bit, add in the broth and using a spatula, scrap the meat bits stuck to the pan off and stir around.
- Add the whisky or brandy (be careful, this is flammable and an open flame can cath this on fire. You may want to turn off the flame to do this).
- Once this all comes to a boil, add in the whipping cream and let reduce about half to 3/4 so it's a little thicker.
- Slice the flank steak into serving pieces.
- Remove the asparagus and drain
To Plate:
Add the asparagus to the plate.
Top with the flank steak pieces
Add the sauce and a little salt
Top with the sliced red bell peppers.