Steak and Peppercorn Sauce
By not-recognized
Published on 26 April 2022
What better way to spruce up date night than this Steak and Peppercorn Sauce! Simple and easy to make and you’ll be proud that you didn’t cheat with a ready made sauce! Serve with some triple cooked chips or a side salad.Time and servings
27 minsTotal time
2Servings
7 minsPrep time
20 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 pack of brandy
- 0.5 cup of heavy cream
- 2 rib eye steaks
- 1 olive oil
- 1 tbsp of shallots, minced
- 2 tbsp of green peppercorns, packed in brine
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 1 cup of beef stock
- 1 handful of parsley, freshly chopped
Method
Step 1
For the steaks - Season the steaks with salt and pepper.Step 2
Heat a large frying pan or griddle pan over high heat until very hot. Fry for 2 minutes on each side. Cover loosely with foil, rest and keep warm.Step 3
For the sauce - Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the shallots, green peppercorns and 1 tablespoon of butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots have softened - about 3 minutes.Step 4
Remove the pan from the heat, add the brandy and gently return to the heat to cook the alcohol off, about 1 minute.Step 5
Add the beef stock and increase the heat to medium-high. Simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce has reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.Step 6
Add the heavy cream and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.Step 7
Season to taste, finish with the freshly chopped parsley, and serve.