Steak Au Poivre

I always double the sauce because I find there isn't enough. Add more mustard if you want, but be careful because it can be overwhelming.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 4  beef tenderloin or 4  rib eye steaks, cut 1 inch thick
• 2  tablespoons brandy or 2  tablespoons beef broth
• 1⁄3 cup  whipping cream, do not substitute
• 1⁄3 cup beef broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  can mushroom, drained

Directions

1. Press pepper into steaks on both sides.
2. Cook steaks in a little oil or butter until slightly under desired doneness.
3. Remove and keep warm.
4. Reserve drippings.
5. Combine brandy or broth,whipping cream,beef broth, and mustard.
6. Slowly add to drippings scraping up browned bits.
7. Add mushrooms.
8. Cook and stir for 4 to 5 min.
9. until reduced slightly.
10. Thicken with a little cornstarch/water if desired.
11. Add steaks and warm, turning steaks a few times to coat well with sauce.