Steak Au Poivre With Courvoisier Sauce Recipe 365

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.

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:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using the bottom of a small skillet smash peppercorns. Press crushed peppercorns into steak until completely covered. Let sit for 30 minutes. Melt butter in a cast iron pan over medium heat. Season steak with salt and place in pan. Cook until dark brown on one side, flip, and cook on other side, approximately 3 minutes per side. Place steak in baking dish and finish in oven to desired degree of doneness, about 3 minutes. Melt butter in skillet and add shallots. Add a splash of cognac, cream and 1 teaspoon crushed peppercorns. Bring to boil and reduce sauce. Serve steak topped with sauce.