What real dads eat on their day...
STEAK AU POUIVRE
serves: 4
Difficulty Level: 3 (of 5) Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: < 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
• 3 tablespoon
black peppercorns
• Four 6 oz. beef filets, 1/2 thick
• Salt
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 Cup cognac
• 1 Cup beef stock
• 1/2 Cup heavy cream
PROCEDURE:
• Wrap peppercorns in a clean dish towel, then crush, either by pressing firmly
with the bottom of a heavy skillet or by tapping gently with a mallet.
(Peppercorns should be cracked, not ground.) Transfer pepper to a plate, then
roll filets in it so that they are evenly coated. Season liberally on both
sides with salt.
• Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add filets and
cook until well browned, about 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Transfer
steaks to 4 warmed plates. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm while you
prepare sauce.
• Add cognac to hot pan, then carefully ignite with a long handled match. (take
pan off heat to ignite)
• Allow alcohol to burn off, about 1 minute, then add stock. Cook until reduced
by half, about 4 minutes. Add cream and cook, stirring occasionally, until
thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pour over steaks.
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!
Enjoy!
CHEF PHIL
