Bison Steak with Madeira Sauce

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Bison Steak with Madeira Sauce
Serves 6 Preparation Time 50 min Cooking Time 30 min

Ingredients
Pan-Seared Bison Loin:

3 (10-ounce) bison strip steaks
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and fresh milled black pepper

Madeira Sauce:
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, thinly sliced
5 peppercorns
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 cup Madeira wine
1 cup prepared demi-glace

Instructions

Pan-Seared Bison Loin

Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Season steaks with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in medium pan over medium-high heat. Place steaks in pan, and sear 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare.

Transfer to plate, and rest for 5 minutes.

Madeira Sauce

Melt butter in medium saucepot over medium heat. Add shallots, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned.

Add peppercorns and thyme, and sauté another 2 minutes.

Add wine, and bring to boil for 10 minutes, or until reduced by 80%.

Add demi-glace, return to boil, and decrease heat to simmer for 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Strain into another saucepot, cover, and keep warm over low heat.