Pepper steak
2
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Pepper-crusted sirloin steak is served with a shallot, zucchini and brandy sauce in this showstopping recipe that’s ideal for a special occasion.
Ingredients
Peppercorn
1 tbs, black variety, crushed
Beef sirloin steak, raw
495 g, (Buy 4 x 155g steaks), fat trimmed
Olive oil
2 tsp
Zucchini
3 medium, halved lengthways, thinly sliced
Green shallot(s)
3 individual, finely chopped
Brandy
2½ tbs
Beef stock
½ cup(s), (125ml)
Dijon mustard
3 tsp
Instructions
1
On a plate combine peppercorns and ½ teaspoon salt. Coat steak on one side with pepper mixture, pressing on lightly to give an even coating, place onto a separate plate.
2
Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook steaks, peppercorn side down, for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to plate and loosely cover with foil, rest for 5 minutes.
3
Cook zucchini and shallots in the same frying pan, stirring, for 3 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Season with salt. Add brandy, cook for 20 seconds (if brandy flames, cover pan with lid and remove from heat until it dies down).
4
Add stock and mustard, whisk until smooth. Simmer for 3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with steaks.
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