Description
This Steak and Mushroom Skillet is a rich, savory one-pan dinner featuring juicy seared steak strips and tender mushrooms cooked in a buttery garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy weeknight meal that brings steakhouse flavor right to your table.
Ingredients
Steak
- 1½ pounds sirloin or ribeye steak, sliced into strips
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Mushrooms and Aromatics
Sauce and Garnish
Instructions
- Season the Steak: Generously season the sliced steak strips with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to heat thoroughly.
- Sear the Steak: Add the steak strips in a single layer to the hot skillet and sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes until a rich brown crust forms. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
- Remove Steak: Transfer the seared steak strips to a plate and set aside to rest while you prepare the vegetables.
- Cook Mushrooms and Onion: Add the butter to the skillet and melt it over medium heat. Then add the sliced mushrooms and onion. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and develop a golden brown color.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, fresh thyme, and paprika. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the skillet to lift all the flavorful browned bits into the sauce.
- Combine Steak and Sauce: Return the steak strips to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the meat in the flavorful sauce.
- Simmer: Let everything simmer together for 2 to 3 minutes or until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness and the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the skillet and serve the dish hot for a comforting and tasty meal.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing steak strips; cook in batches if needed to get a good sear.
- Choose ribeye for a richer, more tender steak or sirloin for a leaner cut.
- For a creamier mushroom sauce, add a splash of heavy cream towards the end of cooking.
- This skillet meal pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or cauliflower mash for a complete dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
