Seared Steaks with Creamy Ranch Peppercorn Sauce

Prep Time
minutes

Cook Time
minutes

Total Time
minutes

Serving
size
Elevate your dinner with these Seared Steaks with Creamy Ranch Peppercorn Sauce. These juicy steaks are seared to perfection and topped with a rich, tangy sauce that combines the bold flavors of ranch and peppercorn. This dish is both elegant and easy to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight meals or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2- 8 ounce portions of quality steak cut of choice (1” thickness)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon chives
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt (more may be added to taste)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Preparation
Directions for the sauce:
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat
- Stir in the flour to make a roux (paste)
- Stir in the milk, and cook until mixture thickens (5 min)
- Stir in the seasonings and the sour cream
- Drizzle over seared steaks (recipe below)
Directions for the steaks:
- Season steaks with salt and pepper
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat
- Brush with 1 tablespoon of butter
- Sear sides of steak according to level of doneness desired
- Serve with peppercorn ranch sauce