Beef with Scotch and Apples

A dinner to remember, steaks are covered with a rich and sweet sauce made of scotch, apples, a pinch of cilantro and maple syrup. Absolutely a winner!

Recipe Ingredients:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef steaks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup Scotch
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup diced apple
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large skillet heat oil and sauté steak. While cooking, sprinkle with salt and pepper. When steak is cooked to your liking, pour off any excess oil.
2. Add scotch to the steak and simmer until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth and apple; simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup, butter and cilantro. Divide steak among serving plates and pour sauce on top to serve.

Makes 6 servings.