Classic Steaks au Poivre
Classic Steaks au Poivre is rated
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2
Making a pan sauce is a simple process that produces immense flavor in just minutes. In this recipe, the steaks are removed from the pan and then the pan is deglazed using brandy. The cook stirs with a wooden spoon to scrape up the tasty browned bits from the pan bottom; demi-glace and beef stock also add depth of flavor. Before long, the liquid reduces to a delicious sauce. At the last minute, butter is whisked in to thicken and enrich the sauce.
Steaks au poivre are traditionally served with French fries.
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
- 2 New York steaks, each 10 to 12 oz.
- Salt, to taste
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. minced shallot
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 Tbs. veal or beef demi-glace
- 1 cup low-sodium beef stock
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter,
cut into 4 pieces
Directions:
Spread the pepper out on a baking sheet. Season the steaks on both sides with salt, then press the steaks into the pepper, coating both sides.
In a deep sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Arrange the steaks in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until done to your liking. Transfer the steaks to a warmed platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Pour off the excess fat from the pan and set the pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the brandy and cook, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the pan bottom, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the demi-glace and stock and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter 1 piece at a time, whisking constantly.
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Spoon the sauce over the steaks and serve immediately. Serves 2.
In a deep sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Arrange the steaks in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until done to your liking. Transfer the steaks to a warmed platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Pour off the excess fat from the pan and set the pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the brandy and cook, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the pan bottom, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the demi-glace and stock and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter 1 piece at a time, whisking constantly.
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Spoon the sauce over the steaks and serve immediately. Serves 2.
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Rated 4 out of
5
by
HBcook from
VERY quick and easy!
I made this for my hubby and I. He loves steak Au Poivre and i don't think this version was peppery enough for him. I used cracked pepper vs peppercorns The sauce was pretty good but not very plentiful so I added 1/4 cup of cream and that may have diluted the flavor a bit.
Date published: 2019-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
PegCh from
wonderful recipe
Easy and delicious. Will keep as a go to recipe. Can't believe how fast this was to make. I kept the onions from the sauce and ate them as a side! Trust W-S for another great recipe.
Date published: 2015-08-02