Steak With Spicy Chili Sauce

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Weight Watchers, 6 points"

 

• Ready In: 26mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 tablespoon thai red chili paste
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks (1-inch thick)

directions

1. In a bowl, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, shallots, chili paste, garlic, 1 teaspoon oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2. Add the steaks, turning to coat evenly.
3. Remove the steaks, reserving the sauce; pat the steaks lightly with paper towels and sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
4. Heat the remaining ½ teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until almost smoking.
5. Arrange steaks in a single layer so that they don’t touch.
6. Cook until done to taste, 4 minutes on each side for med-rare; transfer steaks to a plate and cover to keep warm.
7. Add the reserved sauce to the pan; bring to a boil over med-high heat and cook, stirring often, until thick and syrupy; about 3 minutes; spoon sauce over steaks.