French Pepper Steak (Steak Au Poivre)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Delicious French Pepper Steak (Steak Au Poivre) recipe for dinner tonight

by The Chefin Steak

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

571

Sugar

Fat

43g

French Pepper Steak, or Steak Au Poivre, is a classic French dish that is perfect for impressing dinner guests or enjoying a romantic date night at home. The dish features rib eye steak coated in coarse black pepper and served with a rich and creamy sauce made from brandy and heavy cream. The combination of these flavors creates a taste that is both robust and elegant. This dish also presents beautifully and is perfect for a fancy dinner party.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	Season steaks on both sides with salt and 2 teaspoons of black pepper.
3.	In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.
4.	Sear steaks for 2-3 minutes per side.
5.	Transfer steaks to a baking dish and roast them in the oven for 8-10 minutes (for medium-rare).
6.	Remove the steaks from the oven and transfer them to a cutting board to rest before serving.
7.	In the same skillet used for searing, melt butter over medium-high heat.
8.	Add remaining black pepper and cook for 1 minute.
9.	Carefully stir in brandy and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
10.	Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream until well combined.
11.	Serve the pepper sauce over the sliced steak and garnish with fresh parsley.

PROS

This French Pepper Steak recipe is easy to make, and the juicy and tender steak is packed with flavor.

The pepper sauce is rich and creamy, perfectly complementing the meat’s savory flavor.

CONS

Be careful not to overcook the steaks, as they may become tough and chewy.

This recipe contains a significant amount of fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not considered to be particularly healthy, steak is a good source of protein and contains essential nutrients such as iron and zinc.
Black pepper has been shown to aid digestion, boost metabolism, and potentially have anti-inflammatory benefits.

	4 teaspoons black pepper , coarsely ground
	3 lbs rib eye steaks , cut into 6 equal portions , about 1 1/2 inch thick
	3 tablespoons butter
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	salt
	1/2 cup brandy
	1/4 cup heavy cream
	fresh parsley , for garnish