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Easy Steak with Garlic Cream Sauce

A comforting and easy steak dish with a rich garlic cream sauce that feels fancy and tastes like it belongs in a five-star restaurant.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak Ingredients
  • 2 pieces steaks (sirloin or ribeye) Use your preferred cut of steak.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Add more garlic for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For the sauce, adds richness.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or sour cream.
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Other cheeses like Pecorino or cheddar work too.
Seasoning
  • to taste salt Be generous, it's essential for flavor.
  • to taste black pepper Use freshly ground for best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the steak dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
  2. Season the steak generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking the Steak
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until it's ripping hot.
  2. Add the steak to the skillet and sear for a few minutes until browned.
  3. Flip the steak and sear the other side until cooked to your preference.
Making the Sauce
  1. Lower the heat and add butter to the skillet.
  2. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and whisk in the grated parmesan cheese, allowing it to bubble and thicken.
  4. For extra richness, spoon the sauce over the steak in the pan for a minute.

Notes

Pat steak dry for best sear. A cast iron pan is preferred. If the sauce looks thin initially, let it simmer to thicken. For easier cleanup, add a splash of water if the pan gets sticky. Doubling the sauce is often appreciated.