French Pepper Steak (Steak Au Poivre)

Name: French Pepper Steak (Steak Au Poivre)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 steaks, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground; 3 lbs rib eye steaks, cut into 6 equal portions, about 1 1/2 inch thick; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt; 1/2 cup brandy; 1/4 cup heavy cream; fresh parsley, for garnish

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Recipe by threeovens

Adapted from an old cookbook.

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 6

YIELD: 6 steaks

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground
3

lbs rib eye steaks, cut into 6 equal portions, about 1 1/2 inch thick
3

tablespoons butter
2

tablespoons olive oil
salt
¹⁄₂

cup brandy
¹⁄₄

cup heavy cream
fresh parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Press pepper into both sides of steaks. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over high heat; add steak and sear on both sides. Reduce heat to medium high and cook an additional 6 to 7 minutes on each side, more for well done.
Remove steak to serving platter and keep warm. Season lightly with salt to taste.
Add brandy to pan with drippings and heat until bubbly; add a small amount of cream. Pour sauce over steaks; garnish with parsley.

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