Description
Elevate your steak dinner with this Steak with Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce, featuring perfectly seared ribeye or sirloin steaks drizzled with a rich, creamy bourbon-infused garlic sauce. The combination of buttery steak, smoky bourbon, and velvety cream makes this dish a restaurant-quality meal that’s surprisingly easy to make at home!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (10–12 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare & Cook the Steaks:
- Season steaks generously with salt & pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare) or until desired doneness.
- Add butter to the skillet and baste the steaks for an extra 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
2. Make the Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce:
- In the same skillet, over medium heat, add bourbon and deglaze the pan, scraping up the flavorful bits. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes to cook off some alcohol.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in beef broth, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add heavy cream, stirring continuously. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste.
3. Serve & Enjoy:
- Slice the rested steak and plate.
- Drizzle with the bourbon garlic cream sauce.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.
Notes
- Prefer a non-alcoholic version? Substitute apple cider or beef broth for bourbon.
- For extra richness, stir in 1 tbsp butter at the end of the sauce preparation.
- Want more heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Pairing Suggestion: Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, sau
- Prefer a non-alcoholic version? Substitute apple cider or beef broth for bourbon.
- For extra richness, stir in 1 tbsp butter at the end of the sauce preparation.
- Want more heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Pairing Suggestion: Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- téed green beans, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
