A juicy, pan-seared steak topped with a rich and velvety garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a fast but elegant dinner at home.
For the Steak:
2 boneless steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or NY strip), ~1 inch thick
Salt and black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
2 cloves garlic, crushed
For the Garlic Cream Sauce:
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup beef broth
⅓ cup Parmesan, grated
1 tbsp butter
Optional: splash of white wine or Dijon mustard
Bring steak to room temp and season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side. Add garlic and herbs to baste. Remove and rest.
In same pan, sauté minced garlic in butter. Deglaze with broth or wine.
Add cream and Parmesan. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thick. Season to taste.
Serve sliced steak with sauce drizzled over the top.
Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
For extra richness, stir in a touch of Dijon or more Parmesan.
Serve with potatoes, pasta, or veggies