Tender juicy hanger steak!

This makes an easy, yet impressive, home cooked meal.

Have you ever tried hanger steak?

Easy stovetop hanger steak, sliced on a platter

Elise Bauer

Hanger steak is one of those cuts.

What Is Hanger Steak?

It’s one of the most flavorful cuts of beef.

Stovetop Hanger Steak with shallots on a platter for serving

Elise Bauer

Hanger steak is best served sliced thinly across the grain.

We picked up the recipe from our local butcher atCorti Brotherswho in turn got it from ChefDaniel Boulud.

We passed on the fries and went withbroccoliandboiled potatoes.

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Elise Bauer

And very easy to make.

Recipe adapted fromDaniel Boulud’s Cafe Boulud Cookbook: French-American Recipes for the Home Cook.

Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper.

What is Hanger steak - hanger steaks lined up

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When the pan is hot, place the steaks into the pan, and brown them on all sides.

Reduce the heat to medium, add a tablespoon of butter and the shallots.

Add the vinegar and cook until it boils away, then add the wine.

How to cook hanger steak - searing on all sides

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Bring the wine to a boil and let reduce to about half.

Remove pan from heat, stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and the chopped parsley.

To serve, cut each steak across the grain into thin slices.

Fan the slices out on a warm dinner plate.

Drizzle the warm shallot sauce over the meat and serve immediately.