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Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce: Indulgent Weeknight Delight

This Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce is a luxurious weeknight meal that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 300 g High-quality steaks (New York Strip or Porterhouse) Choose for the best flavor and tenderness.
  • 1 tbsp Salt Kosher salt preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil Canola or grapeseed recommended.
For the Creamy Peppercorn Sauce
  • 85 ml Brandy or cognac Substitute with non-alcoholic red wine if desired.
  • 185 ml Beef broth/stock Low sodium preferred.
  • 125 ml Heavy cream
  • 2-3 tsp Coarsely crushed black peppercorns Use canned green peppercorns for a milder alternative.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season your steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Sear steaks for 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
  3. Remove steaks from skillet and let rest for 5-10 minutes covered with foil.
  4. In the same skillet, add brandy and simmer for 1 minute, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Add beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Lower heat and stir in cream and crushed peppercorns. Simmer for 1.5-2 minutes until thickened.
  7. Slice the steaks and plate, generously spooning sauce over. Garnish with extra peppercorns or herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 45gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, let the steaks come to room temperature before cooking. Adjust the seasoning of the sauce as necessary after adding cream.

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