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French Pepper Steak (Steak Au Poivre)

featured in 9 Juicy Gourmet Steak Recipes You Can Make At Home

A classic French dish featuring tender and juicy steak coated in a peppery crust and served with a creamy brandy sauce.

Jordan Kenna
Tasty Team
96% would make again

Under 30 minutes

French Pepper Steak (Steak Au Poivre)

Under 30 minutes

Ingredients

for 2 servings

  • 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
  • 14 oz new york strip steak (400 g), or other good-quality steak
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ⅓ cup brandy or cognac (80 mL)
  • 1 cup cream (240 mL)
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 1073
  • Fat 95g
  • Carbs 4g
  • Fiber 50g
  • Sugar 4g
  • Protein 43g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Wrap the peppercorns in a lint-free kitchen towel, then smash with the bottom of a skillet until coarsely crushed.
  2. Liberally season the steak on all sides with the salt and crushed peppercorns, using your hands to press the seasoning into the meat to create an even coating.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the steak to the pan and sear for 4 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for another 4 minutes, for medium-rare. If steak has a fat-cap on its side, be sure to sear it as well for 30–60 seconds. Once cooked to desired doneness, transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the brandy to the skillet. Allow the brandy to cook down for about 1 minute while using a whisk to scrape up any browned bits in the bottom of the pan. Once the brandy has reduced by half, add the cream, mustard, and remaining tablespoon of butter and continue to cook until the mixture begins to reduce and thicken, 5-7 minutes. The sauce should have a rich consistency and coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Slice the steak into ½-inch (1½-cm) pieces. Pour the sauce over the top and serve.
  6. Enjoy!
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