While this may take a while to cook, it is by far my favorite dish. I have been very frustrated with ordering steak au poivre when dining out only to find that what I made at home with a delicious pan sauce was much better. Hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns , or more to taste
- 2 (1 1/4-inch-thick) tenderloin steaks , 6 ounce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons cognac
- 2 tablespoons red wine
- 0.25 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
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1
Crack peppercorns in a mortar or pestle or with a rolling pin. Press cracked peppercorns into steaks.
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2
Heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook, turning with tongs, until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and cook steaks, turning often, until they begin to firm up and are hot and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate and cover to keep warm.
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3
Stir shallot into the skillet. Pour in cognac and red wine; simmer, stirring constantly, until reduced, about 2 minutes. Pour in beef broth and simmer, scraping browned bits off the bottom of the skillet, until sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
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4
Pour cream sauce over steaks.
Nutrition Facts
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