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Pan fried Welsh Beef steak with creamy garlic sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 PGI Welsh Beef sirloin steaks (can use other steaks)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Knob of butter
  • Seasoning

For the sauce

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 25g butter
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp brandy
  • 125 ml double cream
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Fresh thyme
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • ½ beef stock cube, crumbled

15
Cooking Time
30
Prep Time
2
Serves
  1. Remove the steaks from the fridge 30 mins prior to cooking.
  2. Make the sauce – place the oil and butter in a pan, then add the shallot and garlic and fry gently for a few minutes until softened.
  3. Add the brandy and stir for a few minutes.
  4. Add all the other ingredients and stir well and bring to the boil, keep on low heat until the steak are cooked.
  5. Heat the pan until hot, and add the oil. Season the steaks and place in the hot pan.
  6. Cook on a high heat for 2 minutes each side for medium rare (3-4 minutes for medium and 5-6 minutes for well done).
  7. Turn the steaks and add the butter. Baste the steaks with the melted butter.
  8. Allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve with the creamy garlic sauce.

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