Description
Get ready to fall head over heels for our Tasty Marry Me Beef Chops. This dish features perfectly seared, tender beef chops bathed in a rich, flavorful sauce that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
- Thick-Cut Beef Chops (bone-in or boneless beef rib chops, sirloin chops, or thick-cut chuck eye steak)
- Olive Oil
- Butter
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes (packed in oil)
- Tomato Paste
- Beef Broth (low-sodium)
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Balsamic Glaze or Vinegar
- Heavy Cream
- Fresh Basil
- Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Take your beef chops out of the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come closer to room temperature.
- Pat the chops completely dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil shimmers, add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt until foamy.
- Carefully place the seasoned beef chops into the hot skillet. Sear the chops for 3-5 minutes per side until they develop a deep golden-brown crust. Remove the chops from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to deepen its flavor.
- Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic glaze (or vinegar), scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 3-5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until thoroughly combined. Let the sauce gently warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Return the seared beef chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover loosely and let the chops finish cooking in the sauce for another 5-10 minutes.
- Once the chops reach your desired doneness, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for 5-10 minutes.
- While the chops are resting, stir the fresh basil into the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Plate the beef chops and generously spoon the sauce over them before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Use good quality, thick-cut beef chops for the best flavor. Patting the chops dry is essential for a good sear, and allowing them to come to room temperature promotes even cooking.