Irish Gaelic Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 beef tenderloin steaks
1 garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, minced
4 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
3/4 cup beef stock
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
salt, preferably sea salt
pepper, freshly ground

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat butter and oil.
Add the steaks and cook 2 - 3 minutes on each side (for rare). Transfer to a warm plate and cover.
Add garlic, shallot and mushrooms to the pan and cook 2 - 3 minutes until soft, but not browned.
Stir in the honey and mustard and cook for 1 minute.
Add the whiskey and stock or broth and cook for 3 - 4 minutes or until reduced in half.
Whisk in cream and cook 2 - 3 minutes more or until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper.