Steak with Spicy Mushroom Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Steak with Spicy Mushroom Sauce
Description
This recipe centers on pan-seared steaks seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme, cooked alongside chopped bacon to infuse smoky flavor. The steak is cooked to preferred doneness and rested before slicing. A sauce is made by finely chopping mushrooms, onions, and garlic, then sautéing them in the steak’s pan drippings. Red pepper flakes add heat, while chicken stock and tomato basil pasta sauce form the base. The sauce simmers until thickened and is finished with fresh parsley. Parmesan cheese can be sprinkled on top to add richness.
The mushrooms bring an earthy depth with a spicy kick from crushed red pepper. The crisp bacon pieces add texture and saltiness atop the tender steak slices. The final presentation combines these elements for a hearty dish highlighting robust flavors balanced between the meat and sauce. Practical notes advise thinner steaks require less cooking time, emphasizing monitoring doneness.
Ingredients
- 8 oz baby portabella mushroom presliced
- ½ cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup Italian parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 4 lices Bacon cut in 1/2-inch pieces, thick-cut
- 2 steak NY strip or ribeye (1 1/2 lb, boneless 1-inch thick
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup tomato basil pasta sauce
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional, shredded
Instructions
- Finely chop mushrooms, onions, and garlic using a food processor. Chop parsley.
- Heat in a large skillet on medium-high for a couple of minutes. Season steaks with salt, black pepper, garlic, and thyme. Cook steaks in skillet for 3 minutes without turning.
- Turn steaks, add bacon and cook steaks for about 5-6 minutes. Stir the bacon and remove when fully cooked. Cook steaks until they are:- 125F (for medium rare)- 130 F (for medium)- 170 F (for well done)Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Add mushroom mixture to skillet, and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes. Add stock and pasta sauce to the mushroom mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley.
- Slice steaks, top with sauce, cooked bacon, chopped fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
Notes
- Thinner steaks need less cook time; monitor internal temperature closely for desired doneness.
- Allow steaks to rest 5-10 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices before slicing.
- Cooking bacon with the steaks adds smoky flavor to both the meat and the sauce base.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.9g | 3% |
| Protein | 25.5g | 51% |
| Fat | 33.4g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90.9mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 592.8mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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