Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Lemon Butter Beef Chops, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary meal ready in under 30 minutes. Imagine tender, juicy beef chops seared to perfection and bathed in a luscious lemon-infused butter sauce. Each bite offers a delightful balance of rich flavors and zesty brightness, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create an elegant yet comforting dish that will leave your loved ones asking for seconds. Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful recipe that promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless beef chops (1-inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat beef chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter. Once melted, sear the chops for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove the chops from the skillet and let them rest under foil.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits, then stir in lemon juice and zest. Simmer for about 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return the beef chops to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and warm through for another minute.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beef chop (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg