Easy Steak with Bearnaise

Enjoying delicious classic French food doesn’t have to be labor intensive nor time consuming. It is just a matter of understanding what corners can be cut without compromising the dish. Even the busiest of households has time for this classic dish. A French gourmet dinner for 4 on the table in less than 30 minutes, Bon Appétit!

Ingredients:
4 Rib eye steaks (1-inch thick)
Olive Oil
Salt & Coarsely ground black pepper
1 Jar Life in Provence Béarnaise Sauce

Directions:
1. Season the steaks liberally with salt and coarsely ground black pepper on both sides.
2. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat until it's almost smoking, sear the
steaks on each side for 1 minute. Lower the heat to low and cook the steaks for about 7 to 10
minutes, turning once, until very rare in the middle.
3. Remove to a platter, cover tightly with aluminum foil and sit for 10 minutes.
4. While steaks are resting, gently heat sauce in a sauce pan.
5. Serve steaks with the béarnaise sauce on the side.
6. To round out this meal, serve with French baguette and side salad with Dijon vinaigrette.

Wine Pairing: Choose a French Bordeaux such as the pocket-friendly Chateau Barateau 2005 from the Haut Medoc for a perfect pairing.

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