Steaks with Lemon Sauce

⏱️ 20 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
Portuguese beef
Steaks with Lemon Sauce
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Want to prepare a simple and quick recipe for busy weeknights? These steaks with lemon sauce are the perfect choice for you!

📝 Ingredients

  • 600 grams (1 1/3 pounds) beef steaks
  • 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 200 ml (1/2 pint (236 ml)) whipping cream
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Nutmeg (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Using a sharp knife, cut the steaks into pieces and season with pepper, nutmeg and salt.
  2. 2Heat over low heat a frying pan with olive oil and margarine. When the margarine starts to melt, add the steaks and fry over medium-low heat about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3Meanwhile, combine the cream, egg yolk and the lemon juice.
  4. 4Add this mixture to the frying pan, reduce to low heat and stir with a wooden spoon about 3 to 4 minutes or until obtain a slightly creamy mixture.
  5. 5Turn off the heat, season with some pepper and serve.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Pedro Barbosa on foodfromportugal.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.