Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Savory Gaelic Irish Steaks with Whiskey Cream and Colcannon. This delightful dish features tender sirloin steaks drizzled with a luscious whiskey cream sauce, perfectly paired with creamy colcannon—a traditional Irish mash of potatoes and kale. Ideal for special occasions or cozy gatherings, this recipe brings a taste of Ireland right to your table. With straightforward preparation steps and comforting ingredients, you can impress your guests or treat yourself to a gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces sirloin steak
- 1/4 cup Irish whiskey (Jameson)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound potatoes (Russets preferred)
- 1 cup kale (or cabbage)
- 1 cup full-fat cream
- 1/2 cup shallots (or onions)
Instructions
- Marinate the sirloin steaks in a mixture of Irish whiskey, 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
- Sauté shallots in remaining butter until translucent, then add chopped kale until wilted.
- Mash the potatoes and mix in sautéed shallots and kale along with cream until smooth.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear steaks for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Prepare the whiskey cream sauce by adding the marinade to the skillet, stirring in cream, and simmering until thickened.
- Serve sliced steaks drizzled with sauce alongside colcannon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with colcannon (350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg