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Copycat Applebee's Bourbon Street Steak

This restaurant-quality Bourbon Street Steak features a flavor-packed marinade with bourbon, honey, and Cajun spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this copycat Applebee's recipe transforms ordinary steak into something extraordinary!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Bourbon Street Steak, Steak
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 351kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bottled steak sauce A1 recommended
  • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 40 ounces steak ribeye, round, strip, or chuck steaks (10 ounces each)

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients except the steaks in a large baking dish or gallon-sized zip-top plastic bag. Combine well.
  • Add the steaks, cover or seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Remove the steaks from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Grill the steaks for 12 to 15 minutes or until the desired doneness, turning them over halfway through the grilling.

Recipe Tips

Pro Tips for Bourbon Street Steak Success

  • Room Temperature Matters: Always let marinated steaks stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking for more even grilling.
  • Pat Before Grilling: Gently pat steaks with paper towels before grilling to remove excess marinade, which helps achieve better searing.
  • Check Doneness Accurately: Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness:
    • Rare: 125°F
    • Medium-Rare: 135°F
    • Medium: 145°F
    • Medium-Well: 150°F
    • Well Done: 160°F
  • Rest Properly: Allow steaks to rest uncovered for 5-10 minutes after cooking. Tenting with foil traps steam and can soften the beautiful crust you developed.
  • Slice Against the Grain: For maximum tenderness, always slice perpendicular to the muscle fibers.
  • Reserve Some Marinade: Before adding raw meat, set aside a small portion of marinade to brush on the steak during the last minute of grilling for an extra flavor boost.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5184mg | Potassium: 976mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 21.3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4.4mg
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