Seared Steaks with Bourbon-Thyme Pan Sauce, Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Almonds

Name: Seared Steaks with Bourbon-Thyme Pan Sauce, Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Almonds
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters bourbon; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 118 milliliters dried cranberries; 1 Tbsp dried thyme; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley leaves, optional; 2 teaspoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning; 473 milliliters instant brown rice; 237 milliliters reduced-sodium beef broth, divided; 473 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 4 servings Salt; 118 milliliters slivered almonds, lightly toasted; 8 boneless steaks, such as fillet or rib-eye

Seared Steaks with Bourbon-Thyme Pan Sauce, Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Almonds might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 101g of protein, 79g of fat, and It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for valentin day. Head to the store and pick up chicken broth, salt, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the instant brown rice you could follow this main course with the Instant Chocolate Mocha Rice Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet. Season steaks with salt, pepper and thyme and add to hot pan. Sear 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

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Add bourbon and cook 1 minute.

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Add 1/2 cup of the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook 2 minutes, until cooked to medium.

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Beef Broth

Remove steaks from pan and transfer 4 of them to a serving platter. Reserve 4 steaks for another meal.

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Dissolve cornstarch in remaining beef broth and add to pan. Simmer 1 minute, until sauce thickens. Spoon sauce over steaks before serving.

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In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.

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Add rice, almonds, cranberries and herb seasoning, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.

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Remove from heat, stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper.

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Servings:

4servings

Freshly ground black pepper 118milliliters

bourbon 1Tbsp

cornstarch 118milliliters

dried cranberries 1Tbsp

dried thyme 2Tbsps

chopped fresh parsley leaves, optional 2teaspoons

salt-free garlic and herb seasoning 473milliliters

instant brown rice 237milliliters

reduced-sodium beef broth, divided 473milliliters

reduced-sodium chicken broth 2Tbsps

olive oil, divided 4servings

Salt 118milliliters

slivered almonds, lightly toasted 8

boneless steaks, such as fillet or rib-eye

Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Steak. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. The Nickel & Nickel Harris Vineyard Merlot with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 40 dollars per bottle.

Nickel & Nickel Harris Vineyard Merlot

Bright red fruits, candied blueberry, Santa Rosa plum and menthol aromas all blend together to intoxicate the nose as the 2016 Harris Vineyard Merlot wafts from the glass. On the palate, a juicy and fruity entry is supported by chewy tannins and a balancing acidity, creating lush layers that coat the tongue and produce a soft, elegant finish.