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Steak with Garlic Cream Sauce Close up of a plated steak dinner with sliced medium-rare steak topped with creamy garlic sauce, fresh green beans, and buttery mashed potatoes, garnished with rosemary, fork and knife beside plate, natural lighting, high detail, appetizing food photography style

Steak with Garlic Cream Sauce

Enjoy a juicy, pan-seared steak topped with a silky garlic cream sauce for an effortless restaurant-style dinner at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 435
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ribeye steaks about 1–1½ inches thick, can substitute with New York strip
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for basting steaks
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning
  • 2 rosemary sprigs fresh, for aromatic basting
  • 4 garlic cloves minced (for creamy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for garlic sauté
  • ½ cup heavy cream for rich sauce
  • ½ cup beef broth for deglazing pan
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated (for creaminess)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste in sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for subtle tang
  • 1 splash white wine optional, for depth of flavor

Method
 

  1. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to reach room temperature. prep
  2. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with kosher salt. prep
  3. Heat the large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until it shimmers. prep
  4. Place the steaks in the skillet and sear for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for preferred doneness. cook
  5. During the last minute of cooking, add butter and rosemary to the skillet and spoon the melted butter over the steaks to baste. cook
  6. Transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. finish
  7. Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. prep
  8. Pour in the beef broth and scrape up browned bits from the skillet to deglaze the pan. mix
  9. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking 2–3 minutes until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt as needed. mix
  10. Return the steaks with any accumulated juices to the skillet or pour the sauce over the steaks when serving. assemble

Nutrition

Serving: 250ServingCalories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1128mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 651IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This steak delivers rich, comforting flavors with a creamy garlic sauce that's easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy night in.

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