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    Steak au Poivre

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 28 Feb, '12 UPDATED: 17 May, '21 1 Comment

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    5 from 1 vote

    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.

    Steak au poivre recipe
    Steak au poivre recipe

    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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    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: French
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 295kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    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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