Rib-Eye Steakwith Whiskey Cream Sauce

By KennyB07

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons diced onion
• 1/4 cup whiskey
• 1/4 cup beef stock or broth
• Dash of salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup light cream
• 2 rib-eye steaks

Details

Adapted from foodwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Begin by melting 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat in a small skillet. Add the onion and cook until brown, about 4 minutes.
2. When the onion is brown, turn off the burner temporarily so you won't ignite your kitchen or yourself.
3. Pour in the whiskey.
4. As soon as the whiskey evaporates, turn the burner on medium and pour in the beef stock or broth.
5. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Now, whisk in another tablespoon of butter.
7. Allow the mixture to bubble for 30 seconds, then reduce the heat to low.
8. Over low heat pour in the cream.
9. Whisk, adding more cream if the mixture looks too brothy.
10. Allow to simmer on very low heat while you prepare the steaks. Stir occasionally.
11. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Generously salt and pepper the steak on both sides, then add it to the hot skillet.
12. For medium rare, cook for 2 minutes on each side for a thin steak, or 3 to 4 minutes on each side for a thick steak. Place the steak on a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the other steak.
13. Spoon the sauce over the steak ... and don't skimp! You want to taste the deliciousness.