Steak Au Poivre

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A classic French dish featuring steak coated in crushed peppercorns and served with a rich, creamy sauce.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2

Yield: 2

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces Beef tenderloin steaks
    • 2 tablespoons Black peppercorns, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 2 ounces Butter
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 0.5 cup Cognac or brandy
    • 0.5 cup Heavy cream

    Directions

    1. Season steaks with salt and press crushed peppercorns onto both sides.
    2. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
    3. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, then remove from pan and set aside.
    4. Carefully add cognac or brandy to the pan and ignite to burn off alcohol.
    5. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, simmering until thickened.
    6. Return steaks to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and serve immediately.