Ostrich Steaks with Calvados Sauce

Lean ostrich steaks are lightly cooked in butter and covered with a creamy apple brandy sauce in this simple, elegant recipe that is sure to impress.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter
• 4 (5 ounce) ostrich steaks
• 0.5 cup beef stock
• 0.33333334326744 cup creme fraiche
• 0.25 cup Calvados (apple brandy)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ostrich steaks in hot butter until the outside is just about to be crisp, shown by darkening patches as with a beef steak, about 2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for rare. Remove ostrich steaks from the pan and keep warm.

Step 2

Pour beef stock into the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for a few minutes until slightly reduced, then lower the heat to medium-low and stir in crème fraîche. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, then pour in Calvados and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Season each ostrich steak with pepper to taste. Spoon the sauce over the steaks to serve.