New York Strip Steak With Brandied Mushrooms

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 (10 ounce) boneless new york strip steaks, each 1-inch thick
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 lbs button mushrooms, left whole and untrimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 t of the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 2 season steaks with 1 t of the salt and 1/4 t of the pepper.
• 3 place steaks in the hot pan and cook, turning to brown both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• 4 remove steaks and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• 5 in same skillet, add the remaining 1 t oil.
• 6 add mushrooms and cook, stirring for 10-15 minutes, until mushrooms are golden and soft.
• 7 add thyme, 1/4 t salt and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
• 8 remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon; place in a bowl.
• 9 in same skillet, add brandy and cook until brandy is almost evaporated, about 1 minute.
• 10 add cream and cook 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
• 11 return mushrooms and their juices to the pan and simmer for 2 more minutes.
• 12 season with the remaining 1/4 t salt and 1/4 t pepper.
• 13 serve with steak.