Steak au Poivre

 


Steak au Poivre

Ingredients

2 tbsp. whole black peppercorns

2 (4-oz.) filet mignon

Kosher salt

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 small shallot, minced

2 tbsp. cognac or brandy

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves

1/2 c. heavy cream

Directions

Step 1 Place peppercorns in a clean kitchen towel and smash with a meat mallet, the bottom of a heavy skillet, or use a mortar and pestle until mostly halved or quartered. Transfer smashed peppercorns to a plate. Season steaks on both sides with salt, then press steaks into crushed peppercorns, turning to coat. 

Step 2 In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add steak and cook undisturbed until deeply browned , about 5 minutes. Flip and add butter. Continue cooking, spooning the butter over the steak, until desired doneness is reached, another 5 minutes for medium. Transfer steak to a board to let rest. Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. 

Step 3 Reduce heat to medium-low and add shallot. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until softened, about 2 minutes. 

Step 4 Remove skillet from heat and add cognac. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring until mostly reduced, 1 minute. Add garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute more. Slowly stir in cream, taste, and season with salt. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute.

Step 5 Slice steaks and serve with sauce spooned over.

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