Elevate your dinner game with this indulgent Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce! 🥩✨
A juicy steak topped with a rich, velvety sauce makes for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for date night or special occasions!
Here's what you'll need:
- 4 beef steaks such as ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons green peppercorns, crushed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions:
1. Prepare the Steaks:
- Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Cook the Steaks:
- Add the steaks to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside to rest.
3. Prepare the Creamy Peppercorn Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
- Once the butter is melted, add the diced shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and crushed green peppercorns, cooking for another 1 minute.
- Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve:
- Place the cooked steaks on a serving platter.
- Pour the creamy peppercorn sauce over the steaks.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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