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Bourbon Street Steak Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak (about 2 steaks)
  • 3 tbsp bourbon
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into half-rings
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Whisk the 3 tbsp bourbon, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp onion powder together until the sugar dissolves. Add the steaks and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the 1 cup cremini mushrooms and sliced yellow onion for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and golden. Season with salt and remove to a plate.
  3. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Remove the steaks from the marinade, pat dry, season with salt, and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they reach 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
  4. Pour the reserved marinade into the pan and let it reduce for 1 to 2 minutes, turning the steaks to coat. Rest the steaks for 3 minutes off the heat.
  5. Return the mushrooms and onions to the pan for 30 seconds to pick up the glaze, then heap them over the steaks on a plate and drizzle any remaining pan glaze over the top.

Notes

The marinade does most of the work here, so don't rush that step if you can help it. Thirty minutes gives noticeably better flavor than 15, and if you can plan ahead and let the steaks sit overnight in the fridge, the crust that forms in the pan will be darker and stickier. If your steaks are on the thicker side, use the timing table in the tips section rather than guessing.