Seared Cowboy Steak With Mushroom Pan Sauce
by Johnny Loua, Chef, Seattle, Washington

- 2 (20-ounce) Certified Piedmontese cowboy cut ribeye steaks
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
Mushroom Pan Sauce
- 1 cup chopped assorted mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon shallot
- 1 ounce brandy
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
Season the steak well with salt and pepper. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat and add the oil. Sear the steak until nicely browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip over and add garlic, thyme, and butter. Using a spoon, baste the steak with melted butter, once the steak is cooked to the desired temperature, remove from heat and let rest. To the same pan, add mushrooms and shallot and cook for a few minutes. Deglaze with brandy then add Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Add heavy cream and let simmer to thicken. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Place the steak on a plate and serve with mushroom sauce.