Cocoa Rubbed Steak with Bacon Whiskey Gravy Recipe - (4.6/5)

Ingredients

• For the steak:
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt
• 3 1-pound New York strip steaks (about 1 1/2 inches thick)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• For the gravy:
• 4 strips bacon, diced
• 1 leek (white and light green parts only), finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whiskey
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper