| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 53 min |
| Prep: | 8 min |
| Inactive: | 30 min |
| Cook: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 769 |
| Total Fat | 61 g |
| Saturated Fat | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Cholesterol | 253 mg |
| Sodium | 665 mg |
Reviews
Fantastic! Exactly what we think of when we think of Steak au Poivre and simple to do!!
Certainly one of my favs
has been my favorite recipe for years, love Alton
Seems too good to be true. How can something so easy be a 5 star recipe? Let me tell you, if possible, I’d rate it 20/5. And, I used sirloin. So easy and delicious. Will absolutely make this again.
Super delicious!
For a change up, use bone in pork chops and follow the recipe.
You WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Incredible!!!!
Yes,I’ve made it many times and it has become our family’s Christmas Tradition! All of our family loves it.
Dennis
I’ve made this several times. The Wroten recipe is slightly defiant from the video but easy and delicious!
First time flambé and though I was going to burn my kitchen down. Yummy steak tho!
Delish and Super Simple (especially for this novice cook); I use brandy (on hand), and I use New York Strip.