Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of steak with peppercorn sauce, a dish that transforms any meal into a culinary masterpiece. Juicy steak seared to perfection is complemented by a creamy, peppery sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe balances simplicity and sophistication, making it an essential addition to your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye steaks (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns, freshly cracked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring the steaks to room temperature (30 minutes before cooking). Season both sides generously with salt and cracked black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked to your preference.
- Remove the steaks and reduce heat to medium-low. Add shallots and cracked peppercorns; sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and simmer until reduced by half (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream; simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes). Serve sauce over steaks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ribeye steak with sauce (approximately 8 oz total)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg