Pan-Seared Beef with Horseradish & Garlic
Quick German-inspired beef with crispy garlic cloves and tangy horseradish cream. A TikTok-easy weeknight dinner that tastes like a proper roast in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 steaks (about 8 oz each) beef ribeye or sirloin steaks (1.5 inches thick)
- 8 cloves garlic cloves, peeled
- ½ cup prepared horseradish sauce
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it foams. Sear steaks 2 minutes per side without moving — surface should be golden brown.
- 3
Push steaks to the side. Add garlic cloves and remaining 1 tbsp butter to the pan. Toss garlic until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Pour beef broth into the pan. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook 5 minutes until steaks reach 130°F (medium-rare) on an instant-read thermometer.
- 5
Stir horseradish sauce into sour cream in a small bowl until smooth.
- 6
Transfer steaks and roasted garlic to plates. Serve with horseradish cream on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
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