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Steak with Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce

steak with bourbon garlic cream sauce recipe made easy at home. A rich, savory steak topped with a velvety bourbon-infused garlic cream sauce that's surprisin
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 4 ribeye or New York strip steaks about 1 inch thick, 6-8 oz each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup bourbon such as Maker's Mark or Woodford Reserve
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/8 tsp dried
  • to taste salt and pepper
Garnish (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Rub them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes while you preheat the grill.
  2. Preheat your grill to high heat (about 450-500°F). Place the steaks on the hot grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (135°F internal temperature), or adjust time for your preferred doneness. Remove the steaks from the grill, transfer to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for at least 10 minutes.
  3. While the steak rests, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Carefully pour the bourbon into the skillet. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the alcohol smell mellows and the liquid reduces by about half.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it with a splash of additional beef broth or cream.
  7. Slice the rested steaks against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips. Arrange the slices on plates or a platter. Generously drizzle the warm bourbon garlic cream sauce over the steak. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.