Iowa's Famous Steak de Burgo with Garlic-Herb Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    648 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Iowa's Famous Steak de Burgo with Garlic-Herb Sauce

Topped with a rich and creamy garlic herb sauce, these pan seared beef tenderloin steaks are a staple of Des Moines, Iowa. This elegant steak dish can be prepared in your home kitchen for a simple but elegant dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 beef tenderloin steaks or filet mignon
  • 2 Tablespoons Beef or Steak Seasoning optional
  • 6 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2 Tablespoons sherry or white wine
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ Cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Pat the steaks dry and, if desired, dust with some steak seasoning or beef rub.
  2. Preheat a cast iron pan or heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add ¼ cup of the butter.
  3. Once the butter is melted and bubbly, add the oregano, and the fresh thyme leaves. Stir then add the steaks. Cook the steaks for about 2 minutes then flip. Cook for 2 more minutes then flip again. Continue to cook and flip the steaks about every 1-2 minutes, basting the steaks with the herb butter.
  4. Remove the steaks from the heat at about 10-12 degrees below your desired finishing temp. Cover the steaks with foil while you finish the sauce.
  5. Deglaze the pan with the sherry or white wine, scraping up all of the browned bits. Add the minced fresh garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Add in the heavy cream and butter and bring to a brief low boil then reduce to a simmer. Stir in the basil and simmer until thickened and reduced, about 4-6 minutes.
  7. Taste the sauce and add salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Plate the steaks and top with the garlic-herb de burgo sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 648kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 240mg (80%) Sodium 272mg (11%) Potassium 878mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1292IU (26%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 118mg (12%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 648 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 648kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 240mg 80%
Sodium 272mg 11%
Potassium 878mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1292IU 26%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 118mg 12%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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