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Bourbon Steak sliced on a dinner serving plate

Bourbon Steak Recipe

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Move over plain ol’ steak and potatoes – this bourbon steak recipe's got some serious flavor! The sweet and smoky combination of the bourbon and chipotle, coupled with the fact that this is a truly no-fuss meal push this recipe into the dream dinner category.

Ingredients

Bourbon Chipotle Steak

  • ½ cup bourbon
  • ¼ cup EACH: ketchup and soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 24 ounces steak, see notes

Instructions 

  • Mix the bourbon, ketchup, soy sauce, chipotle peppers, and garlic in a small baking dish just big enough to hold the steaks. Add the steaks and baste them in the marinade. Set them aside on your counter to marinate for 30 minutes - or up to 8 hours in your fridge.
    ½ cup bourbon, ¼ cup EACH: ketchup and soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 clove garlic, 24 ounces steak
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  • Remove the steaks from the marinade and blot off the marinade with paper towels. Pour the marinade into a small skillet and set it aside.
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  • Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat - do not use a non-stick pan or you won't get a nice dark crust on your steak. Add the oil and let it heat just until it is shimmering. Add the steaks and cook for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare or 6 minutes per side for rare. (See notes!) Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest for several minutes.
    1 tablespoon cooking oil
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  • While the steaks are resting, bring the reserved marinade to a boil and let it boil for 2-3 minutes, until it begins to thicken and becomes a sauce.
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  • Serve the steak with the bourbon sauce over the top.
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Notes

In the pictures, I used ribeye steaks, but you can use your favorite cut. Thicker steaks are generally easier to cook, which is why I chose two 12-ounce steaks and sliced them to serve 4 people. 
The best way to tell if your steak is cooked properly is to use a meat thermometer and remove it from the pan when it is 5 degrees below the temperature you want. Remember that steaks continue to cook while resting.
130 degrees Fahrenheit - medium rare
140 degrees Fahrenheit - medium
160 degrees Fahrenheit - well done
Serving: 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories: 384kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 86mg, Sodium: 498mg, Potassium: 454mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 98IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 3mg