Port-Glazed Beef Steak with Poached Pear

Name: Port-Glazed Beef Steak with Poached Pear
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tsp (5 mL) soft margarine or butter; 1 large clove garlic, crushed; ½ cup (125 mL) port; 1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced beef broth; 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried cranberries; 1 firm but ripe pear, peeled, cored and halved; 2 Beef Strip Loin Grilling Medallions, ½ inch (5 cm) thick (6 oz/175 g each); ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper; Pinch of salt; 1 tbsp (15 mL) crumbled blue cheese (Stilton, Roquefort or Gorgonzola)

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Port-Glazed Beef Steak with Poached Pear

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 20
Total Time: 25
Serving: 2

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YUM! Need we say more about this recipe? Beef Medallions are cut from traditional steaks, perfectly portioned to fit neatly on the plate. No need to cut them down to size to serve.

Directions

Melt margarine in medium skillet over medium heat; cook garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add port and beef broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add cranberries and pear halves; cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or just until tender, turning and basting occasionally. Remove pear halves; cover and set aside.

Season steaks with pepper and salt. Heat lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook steaks for 5 to 7 minutes, turning at least twice for medium-rare 145°F (63°C). Remove steaks to warm plate and cover.

Add reserved port sauce to hot skillet to de-glaze pan; cook over medium-high heat, uncovered, for 5 minutes until reduced to about 1/3 cup (75 mL) and syrupy. Spoon some sauce onto plates; top with steaks and pear halves. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Top each with crumbled cheese.