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Cast Iron Bavette Steak with Whiskey Garlic Cream Sauce

A quick and indulgent dish featuring seared bavette steak paired with a rich whiskey garlic cream sauce, perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak and Seasoning
  • 2 pieces bavette steaks (about 8–10 ounces each) Look for even thickness; trim excess fat if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Or other high-smoke-point oil like canola or avocado.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Whiskey Garlic Cream Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter Unsalted recommended.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Or 1 teaspoon pre-minced.
  • 1/4 cup whiskey Bourbon works well; cognac or brandy are good swaps.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Substitute: 3/4 cup half-and-half + 1/4 cup cream, thicken with a tiny slurry if needed.
  • to taste Salt and pepper To taste for the sauce.
  • optional Fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat a clean, dry cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke lightly.
  2. Pat the bavette steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Add olive oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat. Lay the steaks in the pan to sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  2. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board, loosely tent with foil, and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
Making the Sauce
  1. Return the skillet to medium heat, add butter, and let it melt. Sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Remove the skillet from heat, add whiskey, scrape browned bits, then return to heat. Let the whiskey reduce for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Lower the heat, stir in cream, and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Slice bavette against the grain, plate the slices, spoon sauce over, and garnish with parsley if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 28gSodium: 550mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Store leftover steak and sauce in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. For the best texture, avoid freezing already-sliced cooked steak.

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