MINUTE STEAKS WITH BARBECUE BUTTER SAUCE

2 (5 ounce) boneless sirloin steaks

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup beef broth
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar-free barbecue sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce
freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon unsalted cold butter, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive, canola, or coconut oil


Place each steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (or inside a resealable freezer bag) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound each steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Remove steaks from plastic.

Season each steak with salt and ground black pepper. Set aside. Diabetics should use salt sparingly.

Combine beef broth, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chilled butter to broth mixture but do not stir.

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke, about 1 minute. Place each steak in the pan; sear for 45 to 60 seconds on each side. Remove steaks from skillet and set them aside to rest.

Pour the broth mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir occasionally until butter is melted and incorporated, about 2 minutes.
Spoon broth and butter mixture over steak and serve.

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