Roast Shell Steak Au Jus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. shell steak (2-inches thick)
butter or margarine (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in 1/2 c. boiling water

Preparation

Brush meat with melted butter or margarine.
Place meat on rack in small roasting pan and roast in oven 25 to 30 minutes for rare, 35 to 40 minutes for medium.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place meat on carving board, let rest for 1 minute before carving.
Discard all but 1 teaspoon of drippings from pan. Place pan over low heat.
Add bouillon, stirring up brown bits. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
Place in gravy boat.
Carve meat across grain.
Serve with gravy.
Serves 2.
Good with baked potato and marinated broccoli.