Tender Steak in Creamy Garlic Sauce
This recipe serves up perfectly seared ribeye steaks smothered in a rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Sauce, made right in the same pan to capture every bit of delicious fond.
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Steaks
Remove steaks from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking.
Pat dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Sear to Perfection
Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat.
Add olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter. Once hot and sizzling, carefully add the steaks.
Cook 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust to your preferred doneness.
Transfer steaks to a plate.
Step 3: Rest the Steaks
Loosely cover with foil and let rest 5–10 minutes while you make the sauce.
Step 4: Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce
Lower heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tbsp butter to the same pan.
Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant—do not burn.
Pour in ½ cup beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
Simmer gently for a few minutes until the sauce thickens to creamy perfection.
Step 5: Combine Steaks & Sauce
Return the rested steaks to the skillet.
Spoon sauce over the steaks and let them warm in the sauce for 1–2 minutes to soak up extra flavor.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy
Plate the steaks, drizzle with more sauce, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately while warm.
