Annemarie’s Steak Au Poivre

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

Juicy and peppery Annemarie's Steak Au Poivre recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

820

Sugar

Fat

72g

Annemarie's Steak Au Poivre is a classic French dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It consists of beef tenderloin steaks that are coated in cracked black pepper and served with a creamy sauce made from shallots, beef stock, brandy, and heavy cream. The dish is named after Annemarie Huste, who was the personal chef to American socialite Brooke Astor. She included the recipe in her cookbook, 'The Manhattan Chili Co. Southwest-American Cookbook', and it has since become a popular dish in restaurants and homes around the world. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two.

Instructions

1.	Season the beef tenderloin steaks with salt and cracked black pepper on both sides.
2.	Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
3.	Add the beef tenderloin steaks and cook for 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or cook to your desired doneness.
4.	Remove the beef tenderloin steaks from the pan and set aside.
5.	Add the minced shallots to the same pan and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
6.	Pour the beef stock and brandy into the pan and cook until reduced by half.
7.	Add the heavy cream and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
8.	Add the remaining butter to the sauce and stir to combine.
9.	Pour the sauce over the beef tenderloin steaks and serve hot.

PROS

Annemarie’s Steak Au Poivre is a classic French dish that is easy to make and always impresses guests.

The beef tenderloin steaks are tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful with a peppery kick.

CONS

Beef tenderloin steaks can be expensive, so this recipe may not be budget-friendly.

The dish is high in saturated fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef tenderloin steaks are a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.
Peppercorns, the star ingredient in the sauce, are known to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
This dish can be enjoyed as a special treat as part of a healthy diet.

	2 beef tenderloin steaks
	1/4 teaspoon salt ( to taste )
	1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
	4 tablespoons butter , divided
	2 shallots , minced
	1/4 cup beef stock
	1/4 cup brandy
	1/4 cup heavy cream