Steak Pan Sauce
Learn how to make a classic, flavorful pan sauce for your steak using the drippings and a few simple ingredients. This sauce comes together quickly while your steak rests, turning a simple meal into a restaurant-quality dish.
Learn how to make a classic, flavorful pan sauce for your steak using the drippings and a few simple ingredients. This sauce comes together quickly while your steak rests, turning a simple meal into a restaurant-quality dish.
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Season your steak generously on all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Add oil to a skillet over high heat. Once shimmering, carefully place the steak in the pan and sear until a deep golden-brown crust forms, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter, thyme, and rosemary to the pan. Tilt the pan and use a spoon to baste the steak with the melted butter and herbs until cooked to your desired doneness.
Remove the steak from the pan and place it on a wire rack over a tray to rest. Pour any remaining butter and herbs from the pan over the steak.
Pour off excess fat from the pan, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons of fat and all the browned bits (fond) at the bottom.
Return the pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the minced shallot and garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the beef broth to deglaze the pan. Use a wooden spoon or whisk to scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and allow it to reduce slightly, for about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of cold, cubed butter and the Dijon mustard until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and fully emulsified.
For an extra smooth sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve. Slice your rested steak and pour the pan sauce over the top. Be sure to add any juices that collected on the resting tray.

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