🥩 Juicy Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A restaurant-style steak with a rich, creamy garlic pan sauce — perfect for date night or a high-protein dinner.
🛒 Ingredients (2 servings)
For the steak:
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (8 oz / 225g each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
For the creamy garlic sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- Bring steak to room temp (20–30 minutes). Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium-high. Add olive oil.
- Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side (medium-rare) or to desired doneness.
- Add butter and herbs in the last minute. Spoon melted butter over steaks.
- Remove steaks and let rest 5–10 minutes.
Make the sauce (same pan):
6. Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds (don’t burn).
7. Pour in beef broth and scrape browned bits from pan.
8. Add heavy cream and simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
9. Stir in Parmesan and Dijon. Simmer until creamy.
10. Season to taste. Return steaks to pan and spoon sauce over top.
🔥 Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~780 kcal |
| Protein | ~55 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~6 g |
| Fat | ~60 g |
| Saturated Fat | ~28 g |
| Sodium | ~520 mg |
Values vary by steak cut and portion size.
💪 Macro Profile
- High protein
- Low carb
- Keto-friendly
- Rich in iron and B vitamins
🍽️ Pairs Well With
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Roasted asparagus
- Steamed broccoli
- Cauliflower mash (low carb option)
If you’d like, I can also provide:
- A low-calorie lighter sauce version
- An air fryer steak version
- A high-protein bodybuilding version
- Or full macros based on your exact steak cut**