Pan-Seared Reindeer Steak with Lingonberry Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Tender pan-seared reindeer steak served with a traditional Scandinavian lingonberry sauce for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. This Nordic-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs reindeer steak, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 400 g reindeer steak
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium (50 g) shallot, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (150 g) lingonberry jam
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 400 g reindeer steak dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Add the steak and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness.
3. Step 3: Remove steak from skillet and let rest on a plate tented with foil.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 medium finely diced shallot and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes until translucent.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup lingonberry jam, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Serve the steak sliced with lingonberry sauce spooned over the top.