Pan Seared Strip Steaks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 ounces New York strip steaks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

Coat steaks with vegetable oil, but shaking in plastic bag.
Season steaks with salt and pepper.
Place steaks in hot, large skillet (over medium high heat).
Sear steaks, 3 minutes per side, then reduce heat to medium.
Cook steaks until desired doneness, about 5 minutes for per side for medium.
Put steaks on serving platter and keep warm.
Stir flour into dripping left in pan and stir in beef broth.
Stirring continuously, cook until slightly thickened (approx 3 minutes).
Stir in remaining ingrediets, then drizzle sauce over the steaks.