How to Make Butcher's Steak (Hanger Steak) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butcher's steak, also known as hanger steak, is a flavorful and tender cut of beef that has gained popularity in recent years for its rich flavor and versatility in cooking. This cut comes from the diaphragm of the steer, and is often considered a butcher's hidden gem due to its relatively low cost and exceptional taste.

When prepared and cooked correctly, butcher's steak can rival more expensive cuts of beef in both flavor and tenderness. It has a strong beefy flavor and a robust tex...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) butcher's steak (hanger steak)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon clarified butter
  • ⅔ cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Remove all silver skin and extra fat from steak. Carefully cut out the connective tissue that connects the 2 halves of the steak, separating the whole into 2 long pieces. Cut lobe of meat from one half (it's a piece that is slightly separated from the larger half). Then cut each of the 2 larger halves into 2 steaks each. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat skillet over high heat. Add clarified butter when pan is hot, then place the steaks in the pan. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on all sides, firm, and reddish-pink on the inside. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), a total of about 12 minutes. (This cut of meat has a sort of triangular shape, so about 4 minutes per side.) Transfer to a warm plate and tent with foil to let steaks rest and allow temperature to rise to 130 degrees F.
  • Pour broth into skillet set over medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. When brownings dissolve and liquid begins to reduce after 2 or 3 minutes, reduce heat to low. Add accumulated juices from the meat, balsamic vinegar, and butter chunks. Cook and stir until butter melts. If liquid has reduced too much, add a splash of broth. Taste to check if sauce needs a bit of salt.
  • To serve, slice steaks and spoon pan sauce over them.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 349mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 338mg