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!
Beef with
Scotch and Apples
- 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
- 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.
- Add scotch to the steak
and simmer until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth
and apple; simmer for 2 minutes.
- 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.