How To Make Steak Au Poivre

Steak Au Poivre Recipe. Juicy pepper-corned steak with gravy. This is a rich meal, that it is best served with something light such as a salad or vegetables. Enjoy our Steak Au Poivre recipe.
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Step 1:
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Coat the meat
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Spread the peppercorns evenly on a plate and press the steaks firmly down on both sides. For extra flavour do this a hour or two before you are ready to cook.
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Step 2:
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Season
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Season the steaks with a little salt and pepper and thoroughly cover them in oil.
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Step 3:
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Cook the steaks
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Heat the oil over a moderate to high heat and add a knob of butter. When the oil is hot, add the steaks and sear on both sides. Depending on the size, cooking for about three minutes will leave them medium rare.
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Don't turn the steaks too much, so as not to dislodge the peppercorns
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When cooked, take the steaks out of the skillet.
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Step 4:
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Sauté the shallots
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Pour out the excess oil from the skillet and add a knob of butter. Sauté the shallots until soft and brown.
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Step 5:
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Make the sauce
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When the shallots are cooked add the cognac. Allow the butter/cognac mixture to reduce to about half and add the cream and green peppercorns. Cook over a high heat for about a minute, stirring well until reduced and season with salt.
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Step 6:
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To serve
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Place the steaks on serving plates and pour the sauce over the top.
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Accompaniments
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This is such a rich meal, that it is best served with something light such as a salad or steamed new potatoes and carrots.