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Pan-seared steak topped with a creamy bourbon garlic sauce and fresh thyme

Steak with Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 850 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (12-ounce) Ribeye or New York Strip steaks
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon whiskey
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Season steaks generously with salt and pepper on all surfaces; allow to temper at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Heat neutral oil in a heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet over high heat until it reaches the smoke point.
  • Place steaks in the skillet and sear for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side until an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C) is reached for medium-rare.
  • Remove steaks from the pan and transfer to a warm plate to rest for at least 8 minutes.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium and drain excess rendered fat, retaining the browned bits (fond).
  • Add butter to the skillet; once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  • Deglaze the skillet with bourbon, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to incorporate the fond; reduce liquid by 50 percent.
  • Whisk in heavy cream, thyme, and Dijon mustard; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce achieves a nappe consistency.
  • Slice the rested steaks against the grain and serve immediately with the bourbon garlic cream sauce spooned over the top.