Steak with Roasted Red Pepper and Mushroom Sauce Recipe - (5/5)

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms OR: other dried mushrooms
• 4 club steaks, 1 inch thick (each 4 to 5 ounces)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup finely chopped shallot OR: white part green onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms OR: cultivated mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 can (13% ounces) beef broth
• 1 large sweet red pepper, roasted, peeled and sliced* OR: 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon leaf thyme, crumbled
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives OR: green onion tops, for garnish (optional)