Steak au poivre
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, courgette and brandy sauce in this showstopping recipe that’s ideal for a special occasion.
Ingredients
Black pepper
3 teaspoon(s), whole peppercorns, crushed
Beef sirloin steak, lean, raw
4 steak(s), medium
Olive Oil
2 teaspoon(s)
Courgette
1 medium, thinly sliced
Shallots
3 medium, finely chopped
Brandy
3 tablespoon(s)
Beef stock cube(s)
½ cube(s), 250ml
Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon(s), level
Broccoli, raw
4 portion(s), medium, Tenderstem
Instructions
1
Spread the crushed peppercorns onto a plate. Coat the steaks on one side with the peppercorns, pressing so they adhere, then season with salt.
2
Heat the oil in a large heavy nonstick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the steaks, peppercorn-side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with kitchen foil and set aside to rest.
3
Add the courgette and shallots to the pan, season with a little salt and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the brandy and cook for 20 seconds (if the brandy flames, cover the frying pan with a lid and remove from the heat until it dies down). Whisk the stock and mustard into the pan until smooth, then simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
4
Meanwhile, cook the broccoli in a pan of boiling water for 4-5 minutes until tender, then drain and serve with the pepper steaks and courgette sauce.
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