Name: Manhattan Filet with Pan Sauce Bordelaise
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 585 min
Ingredients: 2 large New York strip steaks; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 0.25 cup sliced shallots; 0.5 cup red wine; 2 (10.75 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cold butter

Manhattan Filet with Pan Sauce Bordelaise

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This simple technique not only provides you with a NY strip steak that eats like a filet mignon but the trimmings are used to make a world-class pan sauce. Even if a faux-bordelaise isn't your cup of tea, you can always save the scraps for a Sunday sauce or meatballs. The overnight dry-aging step is optional but does add a little something extra to the final product.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on May 4, 2022

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

9 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

2 large New York strip steaks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup sliced shallots
½ cup red wine
2 (10.75 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cold butter

Directions

Cut all visible pieces of fat from the steak so that only the center "eye" portion of the steak remains. Set steaks aside. Cut all meat from the trimmed fat scraps, discard the fat, and finely chop the meat scraps until they resemble ground beef. Transfer chopped meat to a container and refrigerate.
Season steaks with black pepper and place on a wire rack set over a tray; refrigerate uncovered, 8 hours to overnight.
Bring steaks to room temperature and season with salt.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook steaks in hot oil until browned on one side, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high and turn steaks. Continue cooking until steaks start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 4 to 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare. Transfer meat to a plate to rest, 5 to 10 minutes. Set the skillet aside.
Place chopped beef scraps in a cold skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until meat is browned and caramelized. Add shallots and a pinch of salt; saute until shallots are golden brown and are softened, about 5 minutes more.
Pour red wine into the skillet and bring to a boil; cook and stir until wine is almost completely evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until reduced by about half, 60 to 90 minutes. Strain sauce into a bowl and skim any fat that rises to the top.
Heat the empty steak skillet over medium-high heat. Pour strained sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until reduced and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Whisk butter into sauce until melted and smooth.
Place each steak on a plate and spoon sauce over the top.

Cook's Note:

To make this gorgeous sauce even better, use veal stock instead of chicken broth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

732	Calories
47g	Fat
6g	Carbs
58g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 732
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g	60%
Saturated Fat 19g	93%
Cholesterol 198mg	66%
Sodium 296mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 58g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 803mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.