Striploin Medallions with Caramelized Pear & Cranberry Sauce-Great Tastes2013

striploin steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin steak

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Sirloin is leaner while flank is more affordable.

fresh cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: frozen cranberries

Dried cranberries are lower in moisture, while frozen are cost-effective.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while vinegar adds acidity.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

Blot the striploin steak with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Season the steak with salt and black pepper.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned steak, searing until caramelized.

Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest.

In the same skillet, add shallots and scrape the bottom to deglaze.

Pour in low sodium beef broth and red wine, simmering until reduced by half.

Add spiced rum and Dijon mustard to the sauce, mixing well.

Finish the sauce with cold butter to create a velvety texture.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens