Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Peppercorn Steaks, a dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. Combining juicy, perfectly seared steak with a luscious, creamy peppercorn sauce, this recipe is both simple and impressive—ideal for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 good-sized steaks (1/2 to 1 pound each)
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/4 cup cognac or brandy
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Salt the steaks generously on both sides and let them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over high heat until smoking. Pat steaks dry and sear for at least 4 minutes on each side.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure desired doneness: rare (120°F), medium rare (125°F), medium (140°F).
- Tent cooked steaks with foil and prepare the sauce by sautéing shallots in the same pan, deglazing with cognac, adding beef broth, and stirring in heavy cream.
- Serve steaks topped with the creamy peppercorn sauce.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 653
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 474 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 142 mg