Description
Succulent sirloin steaks with bourbon sauce deliver a mouthwatering experience that elevates classic American grilling. Rich bourbon glaze caresses perfectly seared meat, promising a luxurious dinner guaranteed to impress guests and satisfy serious steak enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 4-ounces (113 grams) top sirloin steaks
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) bourbon
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
Seasoning and Herbs:
- Coarse salt (to taste)
- Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon low sodium Worcestershire sauce
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) half and half
- Dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring steaks to room temperature, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, allowing 20 minutes for flavors to penetrate.
- Massage each steak with Dijon mustard, creating a flavorful coating.
- Preheat cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat, adding butter to create a golden searing surface.
- Carefully place two steaks in the skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes per side to achieve a perfect medium-rare consistency, developing a rich caramelized exterior.
- Transfer first batch of steaks to a resting plate, repeat cooking process with remaining steaks, ensuring even butter coating.
- Deglaze the skillet with bourbon, introducing soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, basil, and rosemary to create a complex, aromatic reduction.
- Simmer sauce until slightly thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to concentrate.
- Incorporate half and half, stirring continuously to develop a smooth, creamy bourbon sauce.
- Plate steaks, generously drizzle with the bourbon sauce, and sprinkle dried parsley for a final elegant touch.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature steaks to ensure even cooking and prevent tough, uneven results.
- Generously season the steaks with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance natural beef flavors.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best sear and caramelization, creating a delicious crispy exterior.
- Try different bourbon varieties to customize the sauce’s depth and complexity.
- For a healthier version, substitute half and half with Greek yogurt or coconut milk.
- Allow steaks to rest after cooking to retain maximum juices and tenderness.
- Adjust cooking time based on steak thickness and desired doneness.
- Replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg