Description
Peppercorn Steaks are the epitome of gourmet dining made accessible, combining tender cuts of beef with a luxurious creamy sauce infused with cracked black pepper. This dish transforms a simple meal into an unforgettable culinary experience, perfect for special occasions or intimate dinners at home. The rich flavors and satisfying textures will leave your guests raving, while the straightforward preparation ensures that even novice cooks can create a restaurant-quality steak right in their kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Salt the steaks generously and let them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan until smoking. Pat steaks dry and sear for about 4 minutes per side, checking doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Once cooked to your liking, sprinkle cracked peppercorns on both sides and tent with foil.
- In the same pan, sauté shallots for 2 minutes, add cognac to deglaze, then stir in beef broth and reduce for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, stir until thickened, then mix in parsley before serving over the steaks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 135mg