Steak au Poivre or Pepper Steak
A delicious steak au poivre to please everyone at your table. Very easy to do and one you will want to make over and over again. This is the recipe without cream, so is very healthy. Another french recipe to love! Ingredients
For four people you will need:
• 1 oz peppercorns (white preferably) • 2oz butter • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2tablespoons chopped shallots or spring onions • Salt • 1/4 pint (5/8 cup) beef stock • 2 - 3 tablespoons brandy • Watercress to garnish
• Wipe dry with kitchen paper - very important so as the steaks will brown! • Crush peppercorns in a pestle and mortar • Press into steaks on both sides • Leave for about half and hour (longer if possible) • Heat 1oz butter and the olive oil in a heavy bottomed pan • Fry steaks on each side for 2 minutes • Sprinkle with salt and place on a warm serving dish • Add the spring onions or shallots and cook for a few minutes • Add stock and the brandy to the pan and mix well with the meat juices, stirring continuously • Bring to the boil, heat for 2 minutes • Remove from the heat and add the rest of the butter • Pour sauce over the steaks • Garnish with watercress and serve accompanied by sauteed (fried) potatoes or your favourite vegetables.
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