This recipe is a combination of creamy pepper mushroom sauce paired with perfectly seared steak. The sauce is rich and flavorful, with golden sautéed onions, fragrant garlic, and tender mushrooms simmered in cream. The steak is seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then cooked to your preferred doneness with aromatic rosemary and thyme. A perfect dish for a hearty dinner!
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Add the onions with butter and sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown on medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, then add the mushrooms and sauté for 6-8 minutes.
Add flour and stir until combined then add the pepper, beef stock cube, and salt, then stir well.
Pour in the cream and let it further simmer for 8 minutes on low heat.
Taste for salt, adjust if needed, then switch off the heat and let the sauce cool and thicken for 5 minutes.
Season the steak with salt and pepper.
Heat a pan on high heat, add a knob of butter, and sear the steak for 3 minutes on each side.
Reduce the heat to medium, add another knob of butter, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme.
Cook the steak until it reaches your desired doneness.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Let the sauce cool slightly to thicken before serving.
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor when cooking the steak.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Can I use chicken stock instead of beef stock?
Yes, chicken stock can be used as a substitute, but it will slightly alter the flavor of the sauce.
How do I know when the steak is cooked to my desired doneness?
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium, and 160°F for well-done.
Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh rosemary and thyme?
Yes, dried herbs can be used, but I would recommend fresh herbs provide a more aromatic flavor.
What type of cream should I use?
Heavy cream or cooking cream works best for this recipe to achieve a rich and creamy sauce.
Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the sauce ahead of time and reheat it gently before serving.
