Steak au Poivre Recipe

Name: Steak au Poivre
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons white peppercorns; 2 teaspoons dried green peppercorns; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) hanger steak, cut into 4 portions; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons chopped shallots; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/4 cup Cognac or brandy; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; Salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons white peppercorns
2 teaspoons dried green peppercorns
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) hanger steak, cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt

1
In a heavy-duty sealable plastic bag or between 2 sheets of waxed paper crush peppercorns and fennel seeds coarsely with bottom of a heavy skillet.
2
Pat steaks dry and coat both sides with salt and the peppercorn mixture.
3
In a 10-inch heavy skillet heat butter and oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook steaks for 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium rare.
4
Transfer to plates and cover to keep warm.
5
Pour off excess fat from skillet and add shallots and 1/2 cup broth and deglaze pan.
6
Add cream and Cognac.
7
Boil mixture, scraping up browned bits, until sauce thickens and coats back of spoon, about 1 minute.
8
Finish sauce by whisking in mustard.
9
Taste and season sauce with salt, if necessary and spoon over steaks.

243

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, 2 teaspoons white peppercorns, 2 teaspoons dried green peppercorns, 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, and more.

Yes, Steak au Poivre falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Steak au Poivre

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