French Seared Steak with Apple Juice Cream Sauce
Elevate your dining experience with this French Seared Steak with Apple Juice Cream Sauce. This sumptuous dish combines perfectly seared steak with a rich and creamy sauce, making it the ideal centerpiece for any meal, from cozy family dinners to elegant date nights. The dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also promises an explosion of flavors that will impress even the most discerning palates. By substituting traditional ingredients with alternatives like apple juice instead of Cognac, this gourmet recipe is accessible to everyone. Get ready to transport your taste buds to a charming Parisian bistro right from your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or New York strip steaks
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
Instructions
- Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 30–45 minutes.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and add neutral oil.
- Sear the steaks for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add butter, garlic, and thyme; baste the steaks with melted butter.
- Check for medium-rare (130°F) using a meat thermometer; let rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with apple juice, then stir in mustard, peppercorns, and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Slice steak against the grain and serve drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 125mg