STEAK WITH PEPPERCORN CREAM
SAUCE
 
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. oil
1 tsp. round, sirloin or flank steak (1 1/2 lb.)
1/4 c. brandy
1/4 c. minced shallots or 1/4 c. minced red onion
2-3 tbsp. green peppercorns, rinsed
1/3 c. dry white wine
1/3 c. whipping cream
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. minced fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
Salt and freshly ground pepper

In wide frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter and oil. Add steak and brown well on both sides, 3-5 minutes per side. Add brandy to pan, heat and ignite, shaking until flames die. Remove meat to carving board.

Add to pan shallots, peppercorns, wine, whipping cream, mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper to taste. Increase heat to high and reduce sauce until bubbles form. While sauce cooks, slice meat diagonally. Stir meat juices into sauce. To serve, top steak with sauce.

recipe reviews
Steak with Peppercorn Cream Sauce
 #39152
 J Smiley (Louisiana) says:
Really liked the cream sauce. Added 4 ounces of cream cheese when I made it the second time.
   #121293
 Joe A (Connecticut) says:
Excellent recipe for Valentines day! Just a note to be extra careful when igniting the brandy. The flames shoot up about 3 feet and can start a kitchen fire if you don't have the right equipment. I grabbed the pan off of the stove and held it closer to the ground so it wouldn't start the hod on fire!

Keep an extinguisher nearby just in case it does take off...

 

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