STEAK AU POIVRE FOR 2

Steak au Poivre for 2 image

With the punch of peppercorns and a smooth, beefy sauce, this steak is delicious. You'll love the hint of sweetness the bittersweet chocolate adds to the savory meat. -Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick and 5 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon whole white or black peppercorns, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup port wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup condensed beef consomme, undiluted
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

Rub steaks with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with peppercorns and salt. In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add steaks; cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir about 1 minute or until tender. Add wine and vinegar, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened., Stir in consomme and rosemary; bring to a boil. Add chocolate; cook and stir until melted and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.