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Juicy Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Tender, pan-seared steak smothered in a rich creamy garlic sauce for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season steaks generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat skillet with olive oil and 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Remove and let rest.
  4. Add remaining butter and garlic to skillet, cooking until fragrant.
  5. Stir in beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Add heavy cream, Dijon, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
  7. Return steaks to skillet, spoon sauce over, and heat 1–2 minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Let steaks rest before slicing to retain juices. Sauce can be doubled for extra richness.