Butcher’s Cut Hanger Steak with Pan Sauce
Butcher’s Cut Hanger Steak with Pan Sauce delivers a deep, beefy bite with a crisp sear and a silky, butter-enriched glaze. The balsamic-kissed sauce adds gentle tang and richness that clings to each slice, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special steak-night centerpiece.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butcher’s Cut Hanger Steak with Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Trim off all silver skin and excess fat from the steak. Carefully remove the connective tissue that joins the 2 halves, separating it into 2 long pieces. Cut the lobe from one half (the small piece that is slightly separated from the larger portion). Then cut each of the 2 larger halves into 2 steaks. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the clarified butter, then place the steaks in the pan. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook until browned on all sides, firm, and reddish-pink in the center; an instant-read thermometer in the center should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), taking about 12 minutes total (because the cut is somewhat triangular, cook about 4 minutes per side). Transfer the steaks to a warm plate and tent with foil to rest and let the temperature rise to 130 degrees F.
- 3
Pour the broth into the skillet over medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. When the browned bits dissolve and the liquid starts to reduce after 2 to 3 minutes, lower the heat to low. Add the accumulated juices from the meat, the balsamic vinegar, and the butter chunks. Cook and stir until the butter melts. If the liquid has reduced too much, add a splash of broth. Taste to see if the sauce needs a little salt.
- 4
To serve, slice the steaks and spoon the pan sauce over them.
- Calories 325.68 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 32.29 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 2.52 g 1%
- Total Fat 19.88 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 8.34 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 107.35 mg High 36%
- Sodium 601.11 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.5 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 387.53 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 6.72 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Butcher's Cut Hanger Steak with Pan Sauce is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Salt. Each serving provides about 325.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butcher’s Cut Hanger Steak with Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Butter, Chicken Broth, Salt, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butcher’s Cut Hanger Steak with Pan Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butcher’s Cut Hanger Steak with Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Butcher’s Cut Hanger Steak with Pan Sauce healthy?
- Butcher’s Cut Hanger Steak with Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 325.68 calories and 32.29 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 601.11 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.34 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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