Steak with Whisky Sauce
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Steak with Whisky Sauce
Description
Steak with Whisky Sauce is prepared by seasoning sirloin steaks and frying them to the desired doneness, typically medium, then resting them in a warm oven. The pan is deglazed with whisky and enhanced with dried rosemary, tomato ketchup, and hot water, creating a flavorful base. Single cream is added to finish the sauce, which combines richness with a slightly tangy, aromatic quality.
The whisky sauce uses the fond and residual steak juices for depth, along with rosemary for herbal notes, ketchup for acidity and sweetness, and cream to smooth the flavors. The steak is plated and topped with the warm sauce.
This dish suits an evening meal served with favorite vegetables, offering a combination of tender meat and a creamy, lightly spiced sauce.
The ingredient quantities can be adjusted according to taste preferences, such as adding more cream or water to reach preferred sauce consistency and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 2 sirloin steak or steak of your choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp rosemary dried
- 2 tbsp whisky
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 100 mls single cream or to taste
- 125 mls water from vegetable cooking water or kettle, 4 fl oz, hot
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Tenderise the steaks using a meat hammer (probably not necessary with Graigs) and then season with salt and pepper.
- Fry the steaks in a pan to your liking, for medium I did mine for 3 minutes each side.
- Transfer steaks to a warmed dish, cover and put in a warmed oven (switched off).
- To make the Whisky Sauce add dried rosemary to the remaining oil and meat juices in the pan and fry on a medium heat for 30 seconds.
- Then add whisky and cook for a further minute.
- Stir in the hot water and then the ketchup and heat through for a minute.
- Next stir in the single cream (add to your taste), heat through and season.
- Remove the steaks from the oven and pour any remaining juices into the sauce and stir well.
- Plate up the steaks and pour the sauce over them.
- Serve with your favourite vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust water or cream quantities to achieve desired sauce thickness and flavor.
- Use dried rosemary and cook briefly in oil and meat juices to release flavor before adding liquids.
- Rest steak in a warm oven to keep temperature and juices before serving.
- Serve with vegetables to complete the meal.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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