Juicy Steak With Creamy Garlic Sauce (Print Version)

Perfectly seared ribeye steaks topped with a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak

01 - 2 ribeye steaks, each 8 oz, 1-inch thick
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Creamy Garlic Sauce

05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/4 cup beef broth
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
12 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Cook:

01 - Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
02 - Generously season both sides of each steak with salt and pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add steaks and sear 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness achieved.
04 - Remove steaks from pan, cover loosely with foil, and let rest while preparing sauce.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
06 - Pour in beef broth and scrape up browned bits from pan bottom. Stir in heavy cream and bring to gentle simmer.
07 - Add Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
08 - Stir in chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
09 - Slice rested steaks and serve topped with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The restaurant quality sauce comes together in minutes while the steak rests
  • Perfect for impressing a date but easy enough for weeknight comfort
02 -
  • Letting the meat come to room temperature ensures even cooking from edge to center
  • The browned bits left in the pan are the secret to the sauce's deep beefy flavor
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the most consistent heat distribution
  • Invest in an instant read thermometer to nail your preferred doneness every time

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