Steaks with Madeira Sauce and Mushrooms

1. On a small pan, heat half the butter and onion.
2. Stir and cook until the onion is golden.
3. When sautéed, add the flour and stir very well.
4. While stirring, add the broth, the Worcestershire sauce and the Madeira wine.
5. As soon as it begins to boil, remove from the heat.
6. Strain the sauce through a strainer and put aside.
7. Season the meat with a little salt and pepper (to taste).
8. In a frying pan, heat the remaining butter, garlic and bay leaf.
9. Fry the steaks on both sides, between 1 to 4 minutes on each side, as desired.
10. Once the steaks are fried, remove them to a plate with absorbent paper and discard the garlic and bay leaf.
11. On the frying pan you fried the steaks on, add the mushrooms and sauté.
12. Finally, add the sauce and simmer for about 2 minutes.
13. Serve the steaks with the sauce on top and accompanied with fries.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Neuza Costa, saborintenso.com