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Steak au Poivre

A classic French dish perfect for special occasions, featuring pepper-crusted steak with a rich sauce.

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French
medium
30 min
3
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
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Ingredients
  • 3 Filet steaks
  • Saltto taste
  • 1 large Shallotfinely minced
  • Peppercornscrushed
  • Butter
  • Avocado oil
  • Thyme
  • Brandy
  • Beef stock
  • Heavy cream
  • Vinegara shot
  • Mustarda touch
  • Chivesfor garnish
Instructions
  1. 1

    Salt the filet steaks on both sides.

    1 min

  2. 2

    Finely mince the shallot.

    2 min

  3. 3

    Crush the peppercorns and encrust the steaks with them.

    3 min

  4. 4

    Heat butter and avocado oil in a pan, and cook the steaks for a couple of minutes on each side.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Transfer steaks to a baking tray and bake in a 375°F oven for a few minutes to medium rare.

    5 min

  6. 6

    In the same pan, add butter and thyme, then add remaining peppercorns and shallot. Cook until shallots are soft.

    4 min

  7. 7

    Add brandy and cook out the alcohol. Then add beef stock, heavy cream, and a shot of vinegar. Cook for a few more minutes.

    5 min

  8. 8

    Add a touch of mustard to the sauce and stir until combined.

    1 min

  9. 9

    Pour the sauce over the rested steaks and garnish with chives.

    2 min

Equipment Needed
pan
baking tray
oven
knife

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