Sirloin Steak with a simple mushroom, shallot and Madiera sauce. A beautiful main course for an intimate dinner for two or for a special meal with friends and family.
Heat a large frying pan to searing hot and add the sunflower oil. Season the steaks on both sides with salt and a generous crack of black pepper and place in the hot pan. Turn the steak once to cook both sides. Cook till internal temperature has reached 45-47C for rare, 50-52C for medium rare or 55-60C for medium. Remove from pan and set aside on warm plate to rest the meat.
Meanwhile lower the pan to a medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted add the mushrooms, shallots, garlic and thyme leaves. Cook in the pan, stirring gently for around 4 minutes.
Add the Madeira to the pan and turn the heat up. Deglaze the pan using the Maderia and reduce the wine by 2/3rds.
Add any resting juices from the steak back into the pan. Stir the cream through the sauce and check the seasoning. Serve immediately with the rested steaks.
Notes
Sirloin steak is used in this recipe as the fat on a sirloin steak adds great flavour to the sauce when rendered down a little. However feel free to substitute with any cut of steak.Madeira wine can be substituted with a good quality red wine.
Nutrition Facts
sirloin steak with a mushroom & Madiera sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 717Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 198mg66%
Sodium 244mg11%
Potassium 1346mg38%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 53g106%
Vitamin A 730IU15%
Vitamin C 6.1mg7%
Calcium 121mg12%
Iron 4.9mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •