Description
This Classic Steak Diane with a Twist recipe takes a traditional steak dish to the next level with a flavorful sauce made with mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and a splash of brandy. It’s a perfect choice for a special dinner or date night.
Ingredients
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Steak:
- 2 boneless sirloin steaks (1 inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brandy or cognac (optional, for flambé)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steaks: Season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the steaks: In a hot skillet, heat olive oil and sear the steaks until desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic, shallot, and mushrooms. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, beef broth, and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the dish: Return the steaks to the skillet to coat with the sauce. Optionally, flambe with brandy. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- If flambeing with brandy, exercise caution and follow safety instructions carefully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg