Steak au poivre
Steak coated in cracked pepper with a brandy cream sauce made in the same pan. Done in 20 minutes.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.33 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the steaks dry and press the crushed pepper onto both sides. Season with salt.
- 2
Heat the oil and half the butter in a heavy pan until hot. Cook the steaks for 3 minutes each side for medium rare. Rest on a plate.
6 min - 3
Add the shallot to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Take off the heat, add the brandy and return to the heat to let it bubble.
1 min - 4
Pour in the stock and boil for 2 minutes. Stir in the cream, mustard and the rest of the butter and simmer for 2 minutes until it coats a spoon.
4 min - 5
Pour the steak juices into the sauce, then spoon it over the steaks.
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