Steak Diane, a classic in white-tablecloth
restaurants is elegant and perfect for that special romantic
dinner. Rubbed with a little salt, pepper and dry mustard before
broiling, the steak is finished with a rich, lemony sauce sparked
with dry sherry, chives and a touch of Worcestershire.
Steak Diane
- 1 pound boneless beef
top sirloin steaks, 1/2-inch thick
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried chives
- Preheat broiler if necessary.
Remove all visible fat from the steaks. Using a meat mallet,
pound the steaks to a 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle each side
with dry mustard, salt and pepper. Rub seasonings into the meat.
- Place meat on broiler
rack. Broil, turning once, until meat is lightly browned on each
side or until desired doneness is reached. Place onto a warm
serving dish.
- Meanwhile heat lemon juice,
butter, sherry and Worcestershire sauce to boiling in a small
skillet over medium-high heat. Stir to distribute ingredients;
sitr in chives. Pour sauce over meat and serve.
Makes 4 servings.