Beef steaks with mushroom sauce and blue cheese
4 servings
30 minutes
Beef steaks with mushroom sauce and blue cheese are a true delight for gourmets. This recipe, inspired by European cuisine, combines the rich flavor of juicy meat with the delicate aroma of mushroom sauce and the spiciness of blue cheese. The idea of adding mushrooms and brandy to meat dishes comes from French gastronomy, where depth of flavor and harmony of ingredients are valued. The mushroom sauce gives the dish a velvety texture, while the blue cheese adds a pronounced, slightly sharp note. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering and pairs wonderfully with a glass of red wine. It is recommended to serve the steaks hot, drizzled with sauce to preserve their rich flavor and tenderness.
1
Salt and pepper the steaks.
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
2
Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add the meat, and fry on high heat to your desired doneness on both sides (2-4 minutes per side for medium). Transfer the meat to a slightly warmed oven to keep warm or cover with foil.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Beef steak: 2 pieces
3
In the same pan, melt the butter, add the sliced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and thyme and cook for another minute.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Chopped fresh thyme: 1 teaspoon
4
Add thinly sliced mushrooms and cook for 7-9 minutes until soft.
- Fresh mushrooms: 230 g
5
Pour in the broth and brandy and let the liquid reduce by half.
- Beef broth: 0.5 glass
- Brandy: 2 tablespoons
6
Remove from heat, mix in the crumbled cheese and pour over the meat. Serve immediately.
- Blue cheese: 0.5 glass