Minute Steaks with Barbecue Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 , 5 ounce
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 cups beef broth
• 1.5 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon cold butter , or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Place each steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (or inside a resealable freezer bag) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound each steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Discard the plastic and generously season steaks with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Make the barbecue butter sauce: Combine beef broth, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and another pinch of pepper in a bowl. Add cold butter but do not stir.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke, about 1 minute. Place steaks into the pan and sear for 45 to 60 seconds on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.

4. 4

   Pour barbecue butter sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir occasionally until butter is melted and incorporated, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Spoon barbecue butter sauce over steaks to serve.