Pan Fried Steak with Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb sirloin steak
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
• 3 cups small brown button mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (or dijon mustard)
• 1/8 cup parsley, fresh chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Rub salt and pepper on both sides of steak.

2. 2

   In large pan melt butter and brown steak well on both sides.

3. 3

   (2-3 minutes per side-- do not cut down on browning time as this really contributes to the overall flavour of the dish) Remove steak and set aside.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to med-high add remaining butter, garlic, onion, mushrooms and thyme, (stir for 10 minutes) until mushrooms start to brown.

5. 5

   Add flour and cook for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add in beef stock, milk and horseradish.

7. 7

   Reduce heat and simmer, stir for 5 minutes until sauce thickness.

8. 8

   Add steak and juice, simmer for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Let steak rest for 5 minutes while you season the sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste.

10. 10

    Slice steak thinly across the grain, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle parsley on top.