French Seared Steak with Apple Cream Sauce
Transform your dinner into a luxurious bistro experience with this French Seared Steak in Creamy Sauce. This delightful dish features perfectly seared ribeye or New York strip steaks, complemented by a silky sauce made with apple juice and heavy cream, offering an exceptional flavor profile that rivals any fine dining establishment. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a romantic evening or an effortless weeknight treat. Impress your guests or indulge yourself with this easy-to-make gourmet meal that brings the richness of classic French cuisine right to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- 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
- 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
- Cracked pepper for garnish
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
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; add oil to coat.
- Sear steaks for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add butter, garlic, and thyme; baste continuously for added flavor.
- Check internal temperature (remove at 130°F for medium-rare) and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet with apple juice, then stir in mustard, crushed peppercorns, and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Slice rested steaks, plate with sauce, and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 155mg