Much Ado about Mushroom Beef Steaks Poached in Ale

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   To make the mushroom confit, melt butter in 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan.

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   Add onion and saute until they begin to turn translucent.

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   Add mushrooms and cook until they give up their juices.

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   Lower heat and cook until the mixture caramelizes, then season with salt and pepper to taste and remove to a bowl.

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   Cover and set aside.

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   In the same pan, heat the other tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat and sear the steaks about 2 minutes each side.

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   Reduce the heat to low and add the ale.

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   Maintain the ale at a simmer, just below boiling and cook uncovered until fork tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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   Remove the steak to a carving board to rest.

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    Increase the heat under the skillet to allow the ale to reduce by two-thirds.

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    Season with salt and pepper, remove from heat and whisk in butter just before service.

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    Slice steak into thin slices and arrange on a platter.

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    Spoon mushroom onion confit over and spoon sauce around.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.