Steak with madeira basil and olives

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 tablespoon Olive oil
4 Sirloin or fillet steaks; 125g (4oz) - 175g
; (6oz), seasoned
; with salt and
; freshly ground
; black pepper
3 tablespoons Madeira or brandy
1 200 millilit half fat creme fraiche
1 tablespoon Black olives; pitted and finely
; chopped
1 15 grams pac basil; roughly chopped

Directions

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a moderate heat.

Place the seasoned steaks into the hot pan, cook the steaks for 2½ minutes on each side - rare; 4 minutes each side - medium; 6 minutes each side - well done.

Remove the steaks from the pan, cover with foil and keep warm.

Add the Madeira to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the creme fraiche, olives and basil.

Pour the sauce over the steaks. Notes:

Serve the steaks with lyonnaise potatoes and crisp green vegetables.

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NOTES : A simple dish for both formal and informal dining.

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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