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French Recipes

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Steak au Poivre

A classic French steak dish with a creamy peppercorn sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 rib-eye steak
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 splash of brandy
  • 2 tbsps veal jus
  • 2 tbsps green peppercorns soaked in brine
  • 3 tbsps double cream

Preparation

  1. Lightly oil a frying pan and heat it till very hot
  2. Season the steak with salt. For a medium rare steak fry the steak for 2 minutes each side or to taste
  3. Remove the steak and rest it
  4. Now add the brandy to the frying pan and carefully set it alight.
  5. Add the veal jus and peppercorns, mixing well. Bring to the boil until slightly reduced.
  6. Stir in the cream

 

To serve

Serve the steak with the peppercorn sauce and chips!

 

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