I love steak au poivre because of the way the spicy pepper crunches and contrasts with the creamy flavorful cognac sauce. It's the perfect solution for a quick special dinner, and goes great with almost any sides. Mashed potatoes, asparagus, mac 'n cheese - you pick.

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Steak au Poivre
I love steak au poivre because of the way the spicy pepper crunches and contrasts with the creamy flavorful cognac sauce.
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ShareServings: 4
Calories: 295kcal
Equipment
- Pestle and Mortar
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 1" beef tenderloin - or your favorite steak
- 3 tablespoon black peppercorns - whole
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup cognac
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt - coarse, like kosher
Instructions
- Remove the steaks from the fridge about an hour before using and sprinkle generously with kosher salt.
- Roughly crush the peppercorns using a pestle and mortar.
- Spread the broken peppercorns on a plate, and gently press both sides of each steak into them, coating them well.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet (I love cast iron) over medium heat for a few minutes, until it begins to smoke.
- Add the steaks, and cook for about 4 - 5 minutes per side for medium rare, a bit longer if you like your steak less red.
- Remove the steaks to a plate and cover loosely with foil while you make the sauce.
- Spoon any excess fat out of the pan, but leave the bits of pepper and charred beef, and while the pan is still hot, pour in the cognac.
- Tip the pan over your flame (or use a match) to ignite the cognac (be careful - it will produce a size-able ball of fire) and then let the fire die out.
- Put the pan back on the flame, add the cream and cook, stirring vigorously to incorporate all the drippings in the pan, for about 5 minutes - or until thickened.
- Spoon the sauce over the steak and serve.
Notes
NUTRITION
Low Carb • Sugar Conscious • Keto Friendly • Gluten Free • Wheat Free • Egg Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Sulphite Free
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 922IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
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