Top Butt Steak with Whiskey Mustard Sauce

A succulent top butt sirloin steak served with a rich whiskey mustard pan sauce made with shallots, whole-grain mustard, and butter. This restaurant-quality dish combines the robust flavors of beef with a sophisticated sauce.

4 servings
33 min

Ingredients

  • 1 piece top butt sirloin steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons shallot
  • ½ cup whiskey
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon cider vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pat steak dry and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sear steak, turning once, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare. Let steak rest on a platter, uncovered, 10 minutes.

    18 min

  3. 3.

    While steak rests, add shallot to skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add whiskey and carefully ignite with a long kitchen match (use caution; flames will shoot up). When flames die down, whisk in broth and mustard and boil until sauce is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 6 minutes. Add meat juices from platter, then whisk in butter and vinegar.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Slice steak and serve with sauce.

    3 min

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