Pan Seared Wagyu & Red Wine Sauce

• 2 American Wagyu Striploin Steaks (12 oz. each)
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ¾ cup red wine
• 2 sprigs thyme
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

Steaks

1. Allow the steaks to come to room temperature to allow for even cooking.
2. Pat steaks dry and season with salt & pepper.
3. Heat pan to medium-high heat.
4. Sear steaks to desired liking (~3-4 minutes on each side). As with any steak, it is important to flip the steaks only one time.
5. Set aside steaks, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes.

Sauce

1. In the same pan, add minced shallot, minced garlic, & thyme to Wagyu drippings.
2. Pan sear until golden brown.
3. Add ¾ cup red wine.
4. Allow the sauce to boil and cook until it reduced by half. (~5 minutes)
5. Remove from heat and whisk in butter.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.