Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Gaelic Irish Steaks with Cream and Colcannon, a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. Tender sirloin steaks bathed in a velvety Irish whiskey cream sauce, served alongside creamy colcannon, a traditional Irish mashed potato dish with cabbage and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
For Gaelic Irish Steaks:
- 4 beef sirloin steaks (about 8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- ½ cup Irish whiskey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
For Colcannon:
- 2 pounds potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups green cabbage (thinly shredded)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Colcannon: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and milk. Stir in cabbage, green onions, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
- Cook Steaks: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear seasoned steaks, then set aside. Cook shallot in butter, add whiskey, cream, and mustard. Simmer until thickened. Return steaks to the pan and spoon sauce over them.
- Serve: Plate steaks with sauce and colcannon. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, add crispy bacon bits to the colcannon.
- Serve with a pint of Guinness or Irish stout for a traditional pairing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce and colcannon
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
