Description
Indulgent Steak au Poivre delivers French culinary passion with pepper-crusted beef kissed by rich cognac cream sauce. Sophisticated restaurant-quality dining emerges from your home kitchen, promising an unforgettable gourmet experience you’ll savor with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless rib-eye steaks (about 1-inch thick / 2.5 cm thick)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
- Salt to taste
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cognac or brandy
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Ensure steaks are thoroughly dried using paper towels, then season comprehensively with salt on both surfaces.
- Meticulously press crushed black peppercorns onto entire steak surface, creating an even coating.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high temperature, adding oil to create an intense searing environment.
- Carefully place peppered steaks into hot skillet, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for preferred doneness.
- Transfer cooked steaks to a resting plate, allowing internal juices to redistribute for optimal tenderness.
- Utilize the same skillet, reducing heat to medium and melting butter until golden and fragrant.
- Carefully introduce cognac, allowing liquid to simmer and reduce for roughly 2 minutes, concentrating flavors.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet, stirring continuously and permitting sauce to thicken for 3-5 minutes.
- Delicately season sauce with additional salt, tasting to achieve balanced flavor profile.
- Elegantly drape warm sauce directly over rested steaks, serving immediately to preserve temperature and texture.
Notes
- Choose high-quality peppercorns for intense, fresh flavor that creates a robust crust on the steak.
- Allow steaks to reach room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and perfect doneness.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat retention and beautiful caramelization of the meat’s exterior.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut cream to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg