Steak Au Poivre

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces new york strip steaks
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• canola oil, for sauteing
• 1/4 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 shallot
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 1/2 cups veal stock
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle the salt on both sides of the steak, then cover one side with a tablespoon of the pepper.
• 2 pour canola oil and butter into a pan and over a high flame.
• 3 place the steak pepper-side down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. turn it over and cook for an additional 6 minutes.
• 4 4. place in the oven at 350 f for another 12 minutes for medium rare. serve with french fries, watercress, and sauce.
• 5 sauce:.
• 6 finely dice the shallot and add to a saucepan with the black pepper and brandy.
• 7 heat the brandy mixture of medium heat for around 5 minutes until it's reduced to a syrupy consistency.
• 8 add the veal stock and heavy cream and cook for around 14 minutes until it becomes a creamy sauce. add salt to taste and pour over the steak.