Description
Succulent steak with garlic cream sauce promises a luxurious dining experience that blends rich flavors and elegant technique. Creamy, herbaceous sauce perfectly complements tender meat, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pieces beef steak (ribeye or sirloin)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Cream Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature, ensuring even cooking and tender results.
- Pat steaks thoroughly dry using paper towels, which helps create a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Season both sides of steaks generously with salt and black pepper, pressing seasoning gently into the meat’s surface.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until it’s shimmering and nearly smoking, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place seasoned steaks into hot skillet, allowing them to sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to develop a rich, caramelized crust.
- Flip steaks and cook opposite side for additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, adjusting time based on thickness and desired doneness.
- Transfer steaks to a clean plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil, allowing meat to rest and redistribute internal juices.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and add butter, quickly adding minced garlic and sautéing until fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds.
- Pour beef broth into skillet, scraping bottom to release flavorful browned bits, then add heavy cream and dried thyme.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Return steaks to skillet, coating them with warm cream sauce and heating briefly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, chives, and optional red pepper flakes before serving immediately.
Notes
- Let steaks breathe at room temperature to guarantee uniform cooking and maximum tenderness, preventing cold center and uneven searing.
- Thoroughly dry meat surfaces using paper towels, creating a stunning golden-brown exterior that locks in delicious flavors and ensures perfect caramelization.
- Select high-quality cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and exceptional sear, developing restaurant-grade crust with minimal effort.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like portobello mushrooms or plant-based steaks for vegetarian adaptations, maintaining similar cooking techniques and sauce preparation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 66g
- Saturated Fat: 34g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 210mg