Steak with Cherry Sauce

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This steak with sour cherry sauce is the kind of dinner that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a special occasion. The combination of a beautifully seared steak and a glossy, sweet-tart cherry sauce is one of those pairings that sounds unexpected until you taste it, and then it just makes complete sense. It is bold, it is a little fancy looking, and it comes together in under 30 minutes.

The sauce does all the heavy lifting in terms of flavor here. The steak itself just needs a good sear and a little seasoning, and then the sour cherry sauce brings this deep, fruity richness that makes the whole plate feel restaurant-worthy. The cherries are naturally tart with a kind of jammy sweetness that cuts right through the richness of the beef. It is one of those combinations that once you try it, you will wonder why you have not been making it forever. A good meat thermometer is your best friend here so you can nail your perfect doneness every single time.

The versatility of this dish is another reason it works so well. Serve your steak with sour cherry sauce over a simple bed of mashed potatoes to catch every drop of that gorgeous sauce, alongside roasted vegetables, or even with a crisp green salad if you want to keep things lighter. It works just as well for a dinner party as it does for a weeknight when you want something that feels a little elevated without a ton of effort. The jarred sour cherries are the secret — keep a jar in your pantry and this meal is always 30 minutes away.

If you are a fan of bold, fruit-forward sauces with beef, this one is going to become a regular in your rotation. Steak with sour cherry sauce hits every note, savory, a little sweet, a little tart, and deeply satisfying. It is the kind of recipe you make once and then tell everyone about.

Tips and Tricks

Another weeknight dinner to try: Garlic Butter Cast Iron Sirloin Tips for another bold and fast beef dinner, Coffee Chili Rub Steak for a smoky and uniquely flavored alternative, or Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Sauce for another protein with an elegant fruit-forward glaze.

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Steak with Cherry Sauce

Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner Recipe Keys: Grill High Protein

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 15 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 2

Description

As summer comes to the end. So does cherry season! I wanted to share this sour cherry recipe before its too late. If you want to change up your steak nights with a sauce; THIS IS IT! 

The steak used was skirt steak and 1/4 inch thick. Skirt steak is best at medium-rare to medium. This is where a meat thermometer goes in the thickest part will be best used! 

Rare 130 degrees

Medium-Rare 135 degreses

Medium 145 degrees

Medium-Well 150 degrees

Well 160 degrees

Ingredients

Servings

Sour Cherry Sauce

• 1 ¹⁄₂ tbsp Avocado Oil (Divided)
• 1 Medium Shallot (Minced)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fresh Sour Cherries Pitted (Can use Sour Cherry Jam if out of season)
• 1 tbsp Red Wine (Cabernet or Pinot Noir)
• 1 tsp Whole-grain mustard
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1 tbsp Raw Honey
• 1 tsp Fresh Tarragon (Chopped/Divided)

Steak Rub

• 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• ¹⁄₈ tsp Salt

Steak

• 8-10 oz Steak (Strip, Sirloin, New York Strip, Skirt)

Instructions

Sour Cherry Sauce

1. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons avocado oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until soft; about 2-3 minutes. 

2. Add sour cherries, wine and mustard and cook for 1 minute. Stir in vinegar and bring to a simmer. Cook until the mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. 

3. Remove from heat and stir in butter, honey and tarragon. Cover to keep warm.

Steak Rub

1. Grind fennel Seeds, peppercorns and red pepper flakes in a spice grinder or with a mortar. Rub the mixture and 1/8 of the teaspoon of salt on both sides of the steak.

Steak

1. Heat grill on medium-high. Cook the steak to the thickness and desired way.

   This is a 1/4 skirt steak, so 5 minutes each side = medium-rare.

   Best way to cook your steak you choose for this dish, is a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 135°F for medium-rare, to 145°F for medium and so on; depending of your steak choice and thickness. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

To Serve

1. Slice thinly the steak. Serve with the sauce and garnish with more tarragon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 244kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 27mg9%

Sodium 167mg7%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 14g

Protein 5g10%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Fun Fact!

Fennel Seeds has been used in alternative medicine to prevent gas, gout, cramps, heartburn, cystitis, colic, and spasms.

It is sometimes used to flavor natural toothpaste. 

Keywords: delicious, homemade, steak, sour