Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Savory Gaelic Irish Steaks with Whiskey Cream and Colcannon, a dish that captures the essence of Irish cuisine. This delightful recipe features tender sirloin steaks marinated in smooth Irish whiskey, topped with a luscious cream sauce that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. Paired with colcannon—a traditional Irish dish of creamy mashed potatoes mixed with nutritious kale—this meal is perfect for both intimate dinners and festive gatherings. With straightforward preparation steps and quality ingredients, you can create a gourmet experience right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces sirloin steak
- 1/4 cup Irish whiskey (Jameson)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound potatoes (Russets recommended)
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup cream
- 1/2 cup shallots
Instructions
- Marinate the steaks in whiskey and 2 tablespoons of butter for at least 30 minutes.
- Boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Cook kale until wilted, then set aside.
- In a skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté shallots until soft. Add marinade and simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in cream and thicken.
- Sear steaks in a hot skillet for about 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- Mash drained potatoes and mix with cooked kale, adding salt, pepper, and butter to taste.
- Serve sliced steaks drizzled with whiskey cream sauce alongside colcannon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Boiling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with colcannon (approx. 330g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg