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Cozy Gaelic Irish Steaks

Cozy Gaelic Irish Steaks with Creamy Whiskey Colcannon

Cozy Gaelic Irish Steaks embody warmth and flavor with rich sirloin and creamy whiskey colcannon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marination Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steaks
  • 2 pieces Sirloin Steak Can also use ribeye for more marbling.
  • 1/4 cup Irish Whiskey (Jameson) For an alcohol-free option, use beef broth and apple cider vinegar.
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
For the Colcannon
  • 1 lb Potatoes Use starchy varieties like Russets.
  • 1 cup Kale Can substitute with cabbage for traditional flavor.
For the Whiskey Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Full-fat cream works best.
  • 1/2 cup Shallots Onions can be substituted if needed.

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet
  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Marinate the Steak: Melt 4 tbsp butter and mix it with 1/4 cup Irish whiskey. Coat 2 sirloin steaks with this mixture and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
  2. Sear the Steaks: Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it starts smoking. Carefully add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, until a beautiful crust forms.
  3. Oven Finish: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Transfer the skillet with the seared steaks to the oven and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness—130°F for medium-rare.
  4. Prepare Colcannon: In a pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 lb of potatoes until fork-tender. While the potatoes cook, steam or sauté 1 cup of kale, then mash the potatoes with the kale and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Make Whiskey Cream Sauce: In a skillet, sauté 1/2 cup of shallots in 2 tbsp of butter until soft. Add 1/3 cup of whiskey and let it simmer for a couple of minutes. Then mix in 1 cup of heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve: Plate the succulent steaks alongside the creamy colcannon. Drizzle the luscious whiskey cream sauce generously over the top, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper before serving. Allow steaks to come to room temperature before marinating for better flavor absorption.

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