Pan Seared Sirloin Steak with Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

FOR THE STEAKS

• 4 (4 ounces each) top sirloin steaks, at room temperature
• coarse salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons butter divided
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 4 garlic cloves smashed

FOR THE MUSHROOM SAUCE

• 8 ounces baby portobello mushrooms sliced
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons low sodium beef broth
• 1 cup half and half you can also use evaporated milk or heavy cream
• dried parsley for garnish

Instructions

FOR THE STEAKS

1. Prepare steaks by seasoning with salt and pepper.
2. Add 2 tablespoons butter, Italian Seasoning, and smashed garlic cloves to a cast iron skillet and melt over medium-high heat.
3. Add steaks to skillet and cook until brown and cooked to desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes per each side for medium-rare. 
4. Do not crowd the skillet - cook the steaks two at a time.
5. Remove steaks from skillet, set aside and keep covered.

FOR THE MUSHROOM SAUCE

1. In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and melt over medium-high heat.
2. Stir in sliced mushrooms and season with salt and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until just tender.
3. Pour in the beef broth and let cook for another minute.
4. Add half and half and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, or until heated through.
5. Plate steaks and top with mushroom sauce.
6. Garnish with dried parsley and serve.

Source

Tweet