If steak’s on the menu at your house often, also try this steak salad and steak tacos.
3 good reasons to make this bourbon steak recipe tonight
Why bourbon is the perfect pairing with steak
Steak and bourbon are like a peanut butter and jam, bacon and eggs, salt and pepper level of partnership. This is because the bourbon enhances and lends flavors to the meat that are smoky, nutty, and caramel-like. Not to mention, cooking meat with bourbon also acts as a tenderizer as well as a marinade to make for one tender piece of meat. If you aren’t familiar with or are unsure about cooking with alcohol, know that most of the alcohol content of the bourbon gets cooked off and all you’re left with is the flavor the bourbon adds to the dish.
Bourbon: Ok, this ingredient you may already have on the shelf. You’ll need ½ cup of bourbon. Ketchup: Sweet, acidic ketchup! It adds a sweetness to the sauce and the acidity from the tomatoes and vinegar helps tenderize the meat while it cooks. Soy sauce: This will enhance the flavors of the sauce and add a salty component. You can use gluten-free tamari if needed. Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce: Mince the chipotle peppers to add a rich, smoky heat to the sauce. You can find chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in most grocery stores; it’s typically sold in a small can. Cooking oil: Olive oil, canola oil, or peanut oil will work. Whichever cooking oil you have in your cupboard is great. Steak: Use your favorite cut of steak, or ribeye steaks as seen in the pictures. A larger cut is easier to cook and slice after for multiple people.
Tips for cooking the perfect steak
The last thing you want to do is spoil this bourbon steak recipe by cooking it to anything less than perfection. Here are a couple of tips to help make sure this is a bang-up meal!
Avoid using non-stick pans: When cooking your steaks, use a heavy-bottomed or cast iron skillet to help get a nice crust on the steak. You won’t achieve this with a non-stick pan. Use a meat thermometer: The best way to know if your steak is done cooking is to use a steak thermometer. You’re looking for a read of an internal temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare, 140 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 160 degrees Fahrenheit for a well done steak. Let the steaks rest: remember to let the steaks rest for 10 minutes so that the flavor develops even further and the juices won’t all leak out when you cut into them.
We have lots of recipes with bourbon for you to try. Here are a few of our favorites:
Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots Chipotle Bourbon Pumpkin Chili Sweet Potato Bisque with cinnamon croutons
Mini Hasselback Potatoes Garlic Bacon Mushrooms Grilled Broccoli Caesar Salad Shoestring Fries Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter
For dessert:
Easy Peach Pie Chocolate Blackberry Crumble
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