Herbed Steak

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs boneless beef top loin steaks, 2 steaks cut 3/4 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup sliced green onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or basil, crushed or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Trim fat from steaks. Cut each steak in half. In a large heavy skillet melt butter over medium-high heat. Add steaks; reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare (145 degree F) to medium (160 degree F) doneness, turning once. Transfer steaks to a serving platter, reserving drippings in skillet. Cover steaks; keep warm.

2. 2

   Stir green onions, thyme, salt, and pepper into reserved drippings in skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until green onions are tender. Stir in tomato; heat through. Serve tomato mixture over steaks.