Pan-Seared Beef with Snow Melt Reduction and Dirty Water Jus

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A rustic beef dish inspired by the imagery of melting snow and earthy flavors, featuring a rich jus made with a reduction of broth and a hint of wine. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin steak, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 12 oz beef sirloin steak and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steak and sear for 4 minutes on each side until a brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare. Remove steak and rest on a plate.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet over medium heat, add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup beef broth and 1/4 cup red wine, scraping the browned bits off the pan bottom. Bring to a simmer and reduce the liquid by half, about 6-7 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, swirling until the butter melts and the sauce is glossy.
  6. Step 6: Slice the rested steak against the grain and drizzle with the jus before serving.

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