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highland steak

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

What makes this steak unique and different from other steaks? Two surprise ingredients: Scotch whisky and heavy cream. Recipe: Traditional Scottish Cookery Photo: highlandcattleworld.com

yield 4 serving(s)
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For highland steak

  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 4
    beef filets
  • 3 Tbsp
    heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    scotch whisky
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley

How To Make highland steak

  • 1
    Melt the butter in a large skillet and cook the steaks over medium heat to your liking--about 2 minutes each side for rare and longer for well done. Transfer to a heated serving dish and keep warm.
  • 2
    Pour the heavy cream and the whisky into the pan and heat through until almost boiling, stirring in all the meat juices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3
    Pour the sauce over the meat, sprinkle with the cheese and parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes and a green vegetable.
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