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Steak with Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce

Steak with Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce

A decadent and spooky steak dinner featuring perfectly seared ribeye and a rich, haunting bourbon garlic cream sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or summoning flavor spirits.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
    • For the Steak:
    • 2 ribeye or strip steaks (1 to 1.5 inches thick)
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • Optional: sprigs of thyme or rosemary for basting

 

  • For the Haunted Bourbon Garlic Cream Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 5 cloves garlic, roasted or finely minced
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne for a little kick

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prep the Garlic
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Slice the top off a whole head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30–35 minutes.
  4. Once cool, squeeze out 4–5 cloves for the sauce.
  5. Step 2: Cook the Steaks
  6. Let steaks come to room temperature. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Heat olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side (for medium-rare), basting with butter and herbs if using.
  9. Remove from heat and let rest.
  10. Step 3: Make the Sauce
  11. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  12. Sauté shallots for about 3 minutes until soft.
  13. Add roasted garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  14. Carefully add bourbon—tilt pan away if flambéing. Let flames subside or simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  15. Stir in broth, heavy cream, mustard, and paprika (if using).
  16. Simmer until thickened, whisking frequently (6–8 minutes).
  17. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  18. Step 4: Assemble & Serve
  19. Plate the steaks and spoon sauce generously over each.
  20. Garnish with parsley, flaky salt, or garlic chips.

Notes

  • You can substitute bourbon with whiskey, brandy, or apple cider for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Use roasted garlic for sweetness or raw for more punch.
  • Half-and-half works in place of cream, but won’t be as rich.
  • Dijon adds complexity—skip if you prefer a milder sauce.
  • Adding mushrooms makes it a steakhouse-style meal.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus optional garlic roasting)
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Searing, Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 48g
  • Saturated Fat: 24g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: steak, bourbon sauce, garlic cream, haunted, Halloween recipe