Steak Au Poivre With Courvoisier Sauce Recipe 365

STEAK AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Crack peppercorns in a mortar or pestle or with a rolling pin. Press cracked peppercorns into the steaks.
• Heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook, turning with tongs, until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and cook steaks, turning often, until they begin to firm up and are hot and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Stir shallot into the skillet. Pour in cognac and red wine; simmer, stirring constantly, until reduced, about 2 minutes. Pour in beef broth and simmer, scraping browned bits off the bottom of the skillet, until sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour cream sauce over steaks.

STEAK AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Remove the steaks from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour prior to cooking. Sprinkle all sides with salt.
• Coarsely crush the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle, the bottom of a cast iron skillet, or using a mallet and pie pan. Spread the peppercorns evenly onto a plate. Press the fillets, on both sides, into the pepper until it coats the surface. Set aside.
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil. As soon as the butter and oil begin to turn golden and smoke, gently place the steaks in the pan. For medium-rare, cook for 4 minutes on each side. Once done, remove the steaks to a plate, tent with foil and set aside. Pour off the excess fat but do not wipe or scrape the pan clean.
• Off of the heat, add 1/3 cup Cognac to the pan and carefully ignite the alcohol with a long match or firestick. Gently shake pan until the flames die. Return the pan to medium heat and add the cream. Bring the mixture to a boil and whisk until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Add the teaspoon of Cognac and season, to taste, with salt. Add the steaks back to the pan, spoon the sauce over, and serve.

STEAK AU POIVRE WITH COURVOISIER SAUCE RECIPE - (3.6/5)

Steps:

• SAUCE: Place the butter blend*, shallots and ground black pepper in a saucepan over moderate heat. Saute until shallots are translucent. Add the cognac to the pan and boil until the sauce is reduced to a glaze. Add the beef broth and simmer until the mixture is reduced by half. Add the cream and simmer, stirring occasionaly until the sauce is slightly thickened and barely coats the back of a spoon. Prepare a roux by melting the 2 tablespoons butter in a separate saucepan. Stir in the 2 tablespoons flour until the mixture forms a thick paste. Place the roux in a mixing bowl, add 1/4 cup of the hot sauce and whisk until it forms a paste. Add the paste to the hot sauce and whisk thoroughly to remove any lumps. Bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste to make sure no flour taste remains. DO NOT ADD MORE ROUX OR FLOUR. If necessary, continue to simmer until the sauce is reduced to the desired consistency. STEAKS: Dredge the steaks in the cracked peppercorns, coating both sides. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil to lightly coat the bottom. Sear the meat on both sides to the desired doneness. Serve immediately and pour desired amount of sauce over each steak.