Irish Whiskey Steak with Creamy Colcannon Mash
A comforting Irish dinner featuring juicy whiskey-infused steak paired with creamy cabbage and potato mash.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 ribeye steaks, about 10 ounces each
2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 small head green cabbage, finely shredded
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
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Sauté cabbage in 2 tablespoons butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Drain potatoes, mash, and mix with cream, cabbage, and scallions. Season to taste.
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Season steaks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Add garlic, shallot, thyme, and butter; baste.
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Remove steaks and rest 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with whiskey, reduce to a sauce.
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Serve steaks atop colcannon mash, drizzle with whiskey sauce, garnish with parsley.
Notes
Adjust cooking time based on steak thickness and preference. Use substitutions like bourbon for whiskey or kale for cabbage if desired.