beef steak with mushroom sauce stock
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For the Beef Steak:
- 4 beef steaks (sirloin, ribeye, or your preferred cut), about 1 inch thick
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
For the Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini mushrooms work well)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare Beef Steak:
- Season Steaks:
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Sear Steaks:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting the time based on your desired doneness. Remove steaks from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Make Mushroom Sauce:
- Sauté Mushrooms and Onions:
- In the same skillet, add butter. Sauté mushrooms and onions until they are soft and the moisture from the mushrooms has evaporated.
- Create Roux:
- Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and onions. Stir well to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add Liquids:
- Gradually add beef broth and red wine (if using), stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken.
- Season and Finish:
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Onions:
- Serve:
- Plate Steaks:
- Place the rested steaks on serving plates.
- Pour Mushroom Sauce:
- Spoon the mushroom sauce over the steaks.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve the beef steak with mushroom sauce alongside your favorite side dishes.
- Plate Steaks:
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying beef steak with mushroom sauce as a delicious main course!
Note: If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can omit the red wine and use additional beef broth. Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more broth if needed.
