Here’s a rich and satisfying recipe for Juicy Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce — perfect for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
🥩 Juicy Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the steak:
- 2 ribeye, sirloin, or strip steaks (1–1.5 inches thick)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
For the creamy garlic sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth (or chicken broth)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: ½ tsp Italian seasoning or fresh parsley
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Steak
- Remove steaks from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2️⃣ Sear the Steak
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
- Add olive oil.
- Sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness and desired doneness).
- In the last 2 minutes, add butter, smashed garlic, and herbs.
- Spoon the melted butter over the steaks repeatedly (basting).
- Remove steaks and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
Internal temperature guide:
- Rare: 125°F (52°C)
- Medium-rare: 130–135°F (54–57°C)
- Medium: 140°F (60°C)
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- In the same pan (reduce heat to medium), melt 1 tbsp butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds (do not burn).
- Pour in broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add heavy cream and simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning.
4️⃣ Serve
- Slice steak against the grain.
- Spoon creamy garlic sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Roasted asparagus or green beans
- Buttered mushrooms
- Crusty bread to soak up extra sauce
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