Thursday, January 9, 2020
STEAK WITH PEPPERCORN SAUCE (STEAK AU POIVRE)
A delicious Steak with Peppercorn Sauce (Steak au Poivre) which can be made in 30 minutes! Use beef fillet or filet mignon for a delicious treat with this easy and creamy peppercorn sauce.
INGREDIENTS
For the Beef
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- approx 800g (2 lb) beef fillet, cut into 4 large medallions (see Kitchen Notes)
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
For the Peppercorn Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) brandy or cognac
- 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock or beef stock
- 200 ml (3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons) double cream (heavy cream) or soya cream (see Kitchen Notes)
- 3–4 tablespoons green peppercorns in brine, drained (or more, to taste)
- 3 teaspoons cornflour (cornstarch)
- parsley, finely chopped.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan which can fit all of the pieces of beef comfortably.
- Season each piece of beef with salt and pepper. (See Kitchen Notes)
- Sear each piece of beef over medium-high heat until you have a nice golden crust on each side. This should take about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare meat. If you like your beef more well-done, cook it for longer. (See Kitchen Notes).