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Savory Gaelic Irish Steaks with Whiskey Cream and Colcannon

A hearty dish featuring tender steaks in a rich whiskey cream sauce, served alongside traditional colcannon made with creamy mashed potatoes and cabbage.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 750
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Steaks
  • 4 pieces ribeye steaks about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Whiskey Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Irish whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Colcannon
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup cabbage finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup milk heated
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Colcannon
  1. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped cabbage to the pot during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  3. Drain the potatoes and cabbage, then return to the pot.
  4. Mash the potatoes and cabbage together, adding melted butter and heated milk until smooth.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then keep warm.
Cook the Steaks
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the steaks with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  3. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C).
  4. Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Make the Whiskey Cream Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add the whiskey and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, cooking until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
Serve
  1. Plate the colcannon and top with the rested steak.
  2. Drizzle the whiskey cream sauce over the steak and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the whiskey simmer longer to reduce before adding the cream.

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