Petite Tender

Ingredients

• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh thyme - 1 sprig
• Beef broth - 1 cup
• Red wine - 1 cup
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Petite tender steak - 2 steaks, about 8 oz each

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Season the petite tender steaks with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat.
4. Sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.
5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 8-10 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
6. Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.
7. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
8. Add the shallots and garlic, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
9. Pour in the red wine and beef broth, and add the fresh thyme.
10. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce.
11. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
12. Add the slurry to the sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until thickened.
13. Slice the rested steaks and serve with the red wine sauce.