Onglet à l'Échalote (Hanger Steak with Shallot Sauce)

Beef · Onglet
Onglet à l'Échalote (Hanger Steak with Shallot Sauce)

Onglet à l'échalote is one of the great brasserie dishes of Paris — a thick hanger steak with a classic shallot and red wine reduction. A bistro pillar since the days of workers' canteens.

Serves 2 peoplePrep 10 minCook 15 min
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Ingredients & method

Ingredients

  • 2 onglet (hanger steak) pieces (about 180 g each), sinew removed
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 4 shallots, finely sliced
  • 150 ml dry red wine
  • 100 ml beef stock
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper

Method

  1. 1Season onglet generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over very high heat. Sear 3 minutes per side for medium-rare — hanger is best not cooked beyond this.
  2. 2Remove and rest on a warm plate. Drain excess fat from the pan, leaving the fond.
  3. 3Add half the butter and the shallots. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 8 minutes until very soft and golden.
  4. 4Add wine and vinegar. Reduce by two-thirds over high heat. Add stock and reduce to a sauce consistency.
  5. 5Remove from heat. Swirl in remaining cold butter. Adjust seasoning. Slice the onglet against the grain and spoon the sauce over. Scatter with parsley.

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Chef's tip
Onglet has a pronounced grain — always slice very thin, at a steep angle against the grain, or it will seem tough regardless of cook temperature.

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