Steak Diane

Steak Diane is such a delicious, classic beef dish. It's essentially a pan-fried steak topped with a creamy, savory steak sauce. And let me tell you something: it's pure, unadulterated bliss.

In fact, it's more than bliss. Just wait until you try it.

The steak is obviously very important here, but the secret is the sauce. Ohhh, the sauce. It's made in the same skillet that the steak is cooked in, so it has some of those delicious browned savory bits, but it also has things like garlic, onion, thyme, cream, balsamic reduction, and a big heaping spoonful of grainy mustard. Sometimes when steak dinner recipes like this are made in restaurants, the sauce is flambéed (like this bananas Foster recipe). But this version won't leave you with singed eyebrows. Just pull the skillet off the heat when you add the brandy… it's a cinch! Try this for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner or any special occasion.

What cut of steak is best for steak Diane?

I love a strip steak for a dish like this because it slices up really beautifully. I've also made it with filet mignon and that works great too. Whichever cut of steak you choose, just make sure you don't overcook it. That would be a crime. In fact, I'm pretty sure it is a crime in Osage County. Don't quote me on that.

I like my steak cooked medium-rare, which, if you use a meat thermometer, is about 130 degrees Fahrenheit internally. Use this handy steak doneness chart as a guide!

What can you use instead of brandy in steak Diane?

Whisky would work. Otherwise, if you'd rather skip the alcohol altogether, you can just use beef broth. You won't get the exact same flavor, but the dish will still be scrumptious.

Can you make steak Diane ahead of time?

This is one dish that's best served right away. The sauce comes together quickly, so the best thing you can do to work ahead is make sure you have all of your ingredients at arm's length. Go ahead and dice the red onion, slice the garlic, mince the chives, and measure out the other ingredients so they're ready to go when needed.

What do you serve with steak Diane?

I usually like to serve steak with a vegetable like sautéed green beans or creamed spinach and some sort of potato side dish. You’ll want something to sop up every last bit of the pan sauce so plan accordingly.