The Ultimate Steak with Garlic Cream Sauce Guide: Tips & Tricks
A restaurant-quality steak dinner made in 20 minutes. Juicy pan-seared beef smothered in a rich, velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Seared
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (approx. 1 inch thick)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Remove steaks from fridge, dry, and season generously.
2. Sear steaks in hot oil (3-4 mins per side). Remove and rest.
3. Reduce heat, melt butter, and sauté garlic until fragrant.
4. Deglaze with broth, then whisk in cream, mustard, and thyme.
5. Simmer sauce 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Return steaks to pan briefly or serve topped with sauce.
Notes
Use room temperature steaks for even cooking.
Don’t rush the sauce reduction; let it thicken gently.
Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted asparagus.