French Seared Steak with Apple Cream Sauce
Elevate your dining experience with this French Seared Steak with Apple Cream Sauce, a dish that brings the essence of a cozy French bistro right to your table. This quick and impressive recipe features tender ribeye or New York strip steaks, perfectly seared to achieve a delightful crust, topped with a luxurious, creamy apple-infused sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish promises to impress your loved ones and leave them asking for seconds. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and simple techniques, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or New York strip steaks
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Pat steaks dry, season generously with salt and pepper, and let rest at room temperature.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and add oil.
- Sear steaks for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add butter, garlic, and thyme; baste the steaks continuously while cooking.
- Check for doneness (130°F for medium-rare) and let rest.
- Deglaze the pan with apple juice, then add cream and mustard; simmer to thicken.
- Slice the steak against the grain, plate with sauce, and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 487mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg