COCOA-RUBBED STEAK WITH BACON-WHISKEY GRAVY

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Categories     Beef     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 strips bacon, diced
1 leek, chopped
2 teaspoons flour
1/3 cup whiskey
2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup cream
2 teaspoons butter
4 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 steaks

Steps:

  • Make the steak: Mix the cocoa powder, both paprikas, brown sugar, cayenne and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; rub on the steak and bring to room temperature, 30 minutes.
  • Make the gravy: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add the leek to the drippings and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the whiskey, then return to medium heat; if the alcohol ignites, let the flames die out. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the mixture is reduced by one-quarter, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gravy coats a spoon, about 7 minutes. Stir in the butter, reserved bacon and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • Grill steaks. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Season with salt. Slice and serve with the gravy.

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