If you’ve ever been to an American restaurant or a steakhouse, then you’ve probably tried their New York strip steak. After all, it’s an American classic! This piece of meat is so versatile and can be prepared in many different ways, and that’s the very feature that makes it a favorite among many!
The next time you get a hankering for New York strips, consider skipping the steakhouse and instead, make this American classic meal at home! This time, with bourbon mushrooms! If you have a grill and know how to get a good fire going, you can easily become a master at Campfire Cooking with any meat, and this New York strip recipe will get you headed in the right direction.
If this meal sounds a little beyond your culinary expertise, trust that it’s not. However, it’s understandable to feel that way, especially about steaks. You don’t want to cook the steak too long and it loses its organic flavors, yet, you don’t want to undercook it either. The key here is, everyone has their own preference, of course, but you have to cook your meat to your liking.
Whether you’re preparing a romantic dinner for two or showing everyone how you earned your ‘license to grill and thrill,’ take a look at this ‘easier than you think’ New York Strip Recipe with flavorful bourbon mushrooms.
The New York Strips
Before you get started with anything, you’ll want to go ahead and get your fire started so it can be nice and hot for the skillet.
Seasonings
The beautiful aspect of New York strips is that the meat is naturally flavored on its own, so you only need a simple seasoning spread:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chipotle
- Garlic powder
Whether you have one or three steaks to grill, this seasoning combination will pack your steaks full of flavor. Simply, coat your steaks in olive oil and then cover them in the seasoning blend and set them aside.
The Grilling Process
After you’ve seasoned your steaks, you then want to grab your cast iron skillet and place it on the grill. Once it’s hot, drizzle olive oil in the skillet and add your steaks (on the side first with the fat cap down to cook down some of the fat). Once you’ve rendered some of the fat, you can then lay the steaks flat. Only flip once per side until they reach an internal temp of 120F. Once the steaks are cooked to your liking, remove them from the skillet and set them on a plate to the side.
Grill Tip: Feel free to add more seasoning to the steak if the seasoning didn’t fully adhere while grilling (it’s normal to see bare spots). This will ensure every bite of steak is flavorful.
The Bourbon Mushroom Sauce
Your skillet is now coated in flavorful grease from the steaks, so you can now add your sliced mushrooms and stir and saute them a bit to sweat out the moisture and concentrate the flavor from the steaks.
Once the mushrooms have browned to your liking, you can then add the bourbon (feel free to pour a ‘stiff one’ to keep things interesting!). If you have any remaining seasoning from the steak rub, you can add that to the mushrooms if you like. Let the mushrooms simmer in the bourbon, then reduce. Once the mushrooms have softened, you can pull the skillet from the fire.
Slice and Serve
At this point, everything is done and you’re more than likely ready to eat! All you need to do now is slice your steaks into bite-size slivers and spoon the bourbon mushrooms over the top, coating every piece of meat. Finally, serve to all who are hungry!
This recipe is sure to impress any food connoisseur. Remember, if you have a license to grill, you have a license to thrill. If you enjoyed this recipe from Over the Fire Cooking, head over to their website and subscribe to get more recipes for all kinds of meat!