Best Steak Au Poivre With Dads Sauce Moutarde Recipes

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STEAK AU POIVRE



Steak au Poivre image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 53m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tenderloin steaks, 6 to 8 ounces each and no more than 1 1/2 inches thick
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup Cognac, plus 1 teaspoon
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Remove the steaks from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour prior to cooking. Sprinkle all sides with salt.
  • Coarsely crush the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle, the bottom of a cast iron skillet, or using a mallet and pie pan. Spread the peppercorns evenly onto a plate. Press the fillets, on both sides, into the pepper until it coats the surface. Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil. As soon as the butter and oil begin to turn golden and smoke, gently place the steaks in the pan. For medium-rare, cook for 4 minutes on each side. Once done, remove the steaks to a plate, tent with foil and set aside. Pour off the excess fat but do not wipe or scrape the pan clean.
  • Off of the heat, add 1/3 cup Cognac to the pan and carefully ignite the alcohol with a long match or firestick. Gently shake pan until the flames die. Return the pan to medium heat and add the cream. Bring the mixture to a boil and whisk until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Add the teaspoon of Cognac and season, to taste, with salt. Add the steaks back to the pan, spoon the sauce over, and serve.

SIMPLE STEAK AU POIVRE



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Steak au poivre sounds as if it would be difficult, but it is actually quite simple to prepare, and makes an easy and elegant (perhaps somewhat pricy) meal. Essentially it is a sautéed steak, with a quick pan sauce. This version made with black peppercorns and Sichuan pepper tastes bright but not overpoweringly peppery or boozy. If you serve it with scallion-mashed potatoes, your home cooked steak au poivre will put the best neighborhood bistro to shame.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, steaks and chops, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 beef tenderloin steaks, 6 ounces each, cut 1 inch thick
Salt
1 tablespoon coarsely crushed black pepper
1 teaspoon coarsely crushed Sichuan pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large shallots, finely diced
1 1/2 cups rich beef or chicken broth
1 tablespoon Cognac or bourbon
1/4 cup crème fraîche
1 bunch watercress, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put steaks in a shallow dish and season well on both sides with salt. Sprinkle black pepper and Sichuan pepper evenly over steaks. Press pepper into both sides with hands and leave for 10 minutes.
  • Put a large cast iron skillet over high heat. When surface is nearly smoking, swirl 1 tablespoon butter in the pan and add steaks. Adjust heat as necessary to keep steaks sizzling briskly.
  • Cook for 2 minutes on first side; seared side should be nicely browned. Flip and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer steaks to a warm platter.
  • Make the sauce: Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Add shallots and sauté for a minute or so, stirring, until they begin to brown. Add broth and bring to a brisk simmer. Add Cognac and continue to simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in crème fraîche and cook until sauce is lightly thickened.
  • Return steaks to pan to warm, spooning sauce over them and turning once. Arrange steaks on platter or individual plates and top with more sauce. Garnish with bouquets of watercress and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 558, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 759 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AU POIVRE SAUCE



Au Poivre Sauce image

Categories     Sauce     Low Fat     Low Sodium     Healthy     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 small shallots, chopped fine (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons crushed pepper medley
3 tablespoons brandy or Cognac
1/2 cup low-fat, low-sodium beef broth
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the shallots and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they are nearly translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Raise the heat to high, and add the pepper and brandy to the pan. Simmer the brandy for one minute. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cook until the mixture has reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the evaporated milk into the cornstarch.
  • Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste, and serve.
  • healthy tips
  • Got (evaporated) milk? Try replacing heavy cream with evaporated skim milk in cooked foods like sauces, custards, pies, and cakes. At 25 calories per 2-tablespoon serving, compared to 40 calories for cream (and none of those coming from fat), you can have your custard and eat it, too.
  • nutrition information
  • Fat: 14g (before), 0.6g (after)
  • Calories: 152 (before), 23 (after)
  • Protein: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sodium: 51mg

STEAK AU POIVRE WITH DAD'S SAUCE MOUTARDE



STEAK AU POIVRE WITH DAD'S SAUCE MOUTARDE image

Categories     Beef     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 8

MUSTARD SAUCE (ingredients listed PER serving planned)
choopped shallots suateed
2 tbst dijon
1 tbsp white wine
salt and papper to taste
1 tbsp heavy cream
STEAK
high quality steak heavily coated with red robin spice and steak rub

Steps:

  • STEAK heat grill well before starting to cook your steack. Grill the meat about 4 minutes on each side. Meat needs to still have some "give" when you poke it with you finger. Don't overcook! Take off grill and cover with foil and let sit for 5 minutes (very important step). While that is happening, mix up your Sauce Moutarde. MUSTARD SAUCE: Sautee the chopped shallots, add the dijon and white wine. Heat slowly on low heat. At the end, add 1 tbsp of heavy cream.Add salt and pepper to taste. If too thick, add a little wine. Stir contantly and serve immediately onto your steak.

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