Steak Au Poivre Atkins 45 Net Carbs Recipes

STEAK AU POIVRE - ATKINS - 4.5 NET CARBS

Steps:

• To crush peppercorns, place them in a plastic bag and flatten with rolling pin or the flat side of a knife.
• Spread peppercorns on work surface and press both sides of the steak into the peppercorns to coat well.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in large heavy skillet over med-high heat, until hot but not smoking.
• Add 2 steaks and cook for 5 min on each side for med-rare doneness.
• Remove steaks from skilelt and tent with foil.
• Repeat with remaining 2 tbsp oil and steaks.
• Add cream, ketchup, cognac, and salt to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any browned bits.
• Lower heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minute Pour sauce over steaks and serve immediately.

STEAK AU POIVRE (SOUTH BEACH)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the crushed garlic and 1 tsp peppercorns. Press as small amount of the mixture onto each side of the steaks.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with olive oil cooking spray over medium heat.
• Arrange the steaks in the skillet so they do not overlap and cook, turning frequently, for 10 minutes, or until center of steak is 160 degrees.
• Remove steaks and keep warm.
• Clean the skillet, coat with cooking spray, and place over medium heat.
• Add the onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic an cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Spoon the mixture over the steaks.
• In a small bowl, combine the bouillon granules, paprika, water, milk, and remaining 1/2 tsp peppercorns. Pour into skillet and cook, stirring often, over medium heat until the mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup.
• Spoon sauce over steaks and serve immediately.