Description
Sizzling Cast Iron Bavette Steak with Whiskey Garlic Cream Sauce brings robust French-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Rich, tender beef meets bold whiskey-infused sauce, delivering a luxurious culinary experience you’ll savor with each remarkable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) Bavette steak
Cooking Fats and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whiskey
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Prepare a large cast iron skillet by heating it to medium-high temperature, then introduce olive oil to create a sizzling cooking surface.
- Apply generous salt and pepper seasoning to both sides of the Bavette steak, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor enhancement.
- Carefully place the seasoned steak into the hot skillet, allowing it to sear for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side until achieving the preferred doneness, targeting an internal temperature of 130°F for medium-rare.
- Transfer the cooked steak to a resting surface, permitting the meat’s juices to redistribute and ensure optimal tenderness.
- Utilize the same skillet with residual cooking fragments, introduce minced garlic, and sauté for roughly 60 seconds until releasing a fragrant aroma.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring whiskey, employing a wooden spoon to scrape accumulated browned bits, and allow the liquid to reduce for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate Dijon mustard and heavy cream into the skillet, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce reaches a desirable thickness.
- Finish the sauce by stirring in butter and fresh thyme, then season with salt and pepper to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain to maximize tenderness, then elegantly drizzle the whiskey garlic cream sauce over the meat before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cast iron skillet is thoroughly preheated to achieve a perfect sear and beautiful caramelization on the Bavette steak.
- Choose a high-quality whiskey with robust flavor to enhance the depth of the cream sauce, balancing the richness of the meat.
- Allow the steak to rest after cooking, which helps redistribute juices and maintain maximum tenderness when slicing against the grain.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream to reduce overall fat content while maintaining a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 479
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg