Steak au Poivre

Ingredients

• 2 strip steaks
• 3 tbsp cracked peppercorns
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 shallot
• 1 tsp Dijon
• Salt

Method

1. 1 Press the cracked pepper firmly onto the salted steaks.
2. 2 Sear in butter to your preferred doneness and rest.
3. 3 Soften the shallot, then deglaze with brandy off the heat.
4. 4 Stir in cream and Dijon, reduce, and spoon over the steaks.