Steak Tips with Red Wine Sauce

It is Junk Food Friday; however, it is also Valentine's Day.  I figured I needed to step it up a little and tip my hat to the occasion.  I took stock of what I had, did a little research and came up with this easy, yet special occasion worthy dish.  Save this recipe for a special evening or a dinner party.  It is rich, yet you aren't serving large pieces of meat per person.  I served atop a baked potato (I split one between 2 plates) and lemon sauteed fresh spinach.  Oh and a simple salad.  Happy Cupid Day!

Steak Tips with Red Wine Sauce
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1 lb. sirloin cut into 1 inch pieces
salt/pepper
1 T. canola or vegetable oil (canola oil is good because it imparts very little flavor and allows the recipe itself to shine through)
4 T. unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped small
1/2 c. dry red wine, yup many of you know my fav!
1 tsp. brown sugar
a few sprigs of fresh thyme

Season steak pieces with salt and pepper
Heat the oil until the smoking point.  Add the meat and cook until well browned about 5-7 minutes.

Remove to a plate and tent with foil.

Add 1 T. of the butter to the pan over medium heat.  Add the onion and cook until soft.

Add the wine and brown sugar.  Scrape up the good brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
Allow to reduce until nearly evaporated.

Add the broth and any juice on the plate the plate where the meat is resting.
Cook until it reduces a bit.
Remove from the heat and add butter and thyme.  Allow to set a bit while the butter melts.

Add the meat back into the pan and heat through.

I had some fresh mushrooms that a caramelized and added to the sauce.  It gave it a bit more body.
Topped the meal off with a glass of the red wine!  Enjoy!