Cooking a succulent pan-fried steak in a rich cognac peppercorn sauce is a culinary experience that combines the best of both worlds - the tender, savory flavors of steak and the aromatic, spicy notes of a classic French sauce. This dish is perfect for special occasions, as it offers a sophisticated and elegant main course that is sure to impress your guests. With the right ingredients and a little patience, you can create a meal that will tantalize taste buds and leave your dinner companions craving for more.
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PAN-FRIED STEAK IN COGNAC-PEPPERCORN SAUCE
We love this recipe at our house. It's easy and very good. We usually double the sauce so there's plenty. From Bon Appetit.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add peppercorns and mash with back of fork. Add broth, Cognac, and cream and boil until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, whisking occasionally, about 15 minutes. Set sauce aside.
- Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Add steak to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to cutting board. Add reserved sauce to same skillet and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits.
- Slice steak thinly. Transfer steak to platter. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 43.8, Carbohydrate 3.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3
PAN SEARED STRIP STEAK WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE AND SALT-BAKED POTATOES
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- For the steaks: Heat 2 cast iron skillets large enough to hold 2 of the 4 pieces of beef until they begin to visibly smoke. Season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Shut the heat off underneath the skillet and use a pair of tongs to place the steaks in the pan 1 by 1 in a single layer. Turn the heat on under the skillet and brown the first side, 3 to 5 minutes. Try to resist the temptation to turn them over or move them as they cook.
- Turn the steaks on the second side and brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Arrange the steaks on a rack to "rest" while you make your sauce.
- Remove the excess grease from 1 of the pans that was used to cook the steaks and reserve the other pan for the potatoes. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the shallots and cook until they are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the green peppercorns and brandy and cook until the liquid reduces almost completely.
- Stir in the mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest and Worcestershire sauce. Swirl the pan so all of the flavors start to meld together.
- Add the veal stock and reduce to a desirable consistency, then stir in the tarragon.
- For the potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add the potatoes to a casserole with a fitted lid that is just big enough to hold the potatoes. Toss them with some sea salt and the bay leaves. Cover the casserole and put in the center of the oven to bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- When the potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, remove the casserole from the oven and discard the bay leaves.
- Heat the reserved skillet that the steaks were cooked in over medium heat and add the potatoes into the steak drippings. Cook until they brown and become slightly crisp. slightly. Season with salt, to taste.
- Arrange the potatoes on the bottom of 4 dinner plates and top with the steak. Drizzle with the sauce and serve immediately.
- For the steaks: Heat 2 cast iron skillets large enough to hold 2 of the 4 pieces of beef until they begin to visibly smoke. Season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Shut the heat off underneath the skillet and use a pair of tongs to place the steaks in the pan 1 by 1 in a single layer. Turn the heat on under the skillet and brown the first side, 3 to 5 minutes. Try to resist the temptation to turn them over or move them as they cook.
- Turn the steaks on the second side and brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Arrange the steaks on a rack to "rest" while you make your sauce.
- Remove the excess grease from 1 of the pans that was used to cook the steaks and reserve the other pan for the potatoes. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the shallots and cook until they are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the green peppercorns and brandy and cook until the liquid reduces almost completely.
- Stir in the mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest and Worcestershire sauce. Swirl the pan so all of the flavors start to meld together.
- Add the veal stock and reduce to a desirable consistency, then stir in the tarragon.
- For the potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add the potatoes to a casserole with a fitted lid that is just big enough to hold the potatoes. Toss them with some sea salt and the bay leaves. Cover the casserole and put in the center of the oven to bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- When the potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, remove the casserole from the oven and discard the bay leaves.
- Heat the reserved skillet that the steaks were cooked in over medium heat and add the potatoes into the steak drippings. Cook until they brown and become slightly crisp. slightly. Season with salt, to taste.
- Arrange the potatoes on the bottom of 4 dinner plates and top with the steak. Drizzle with the sauce and serve immediately.
PAN-FRIED STEAK IN COGNAC-PEPPERCORN SAUCE
Provided by Mark Van Wye
Categories Beef Fry Steak Cognac/Armagnac Fall Bon Appétit Brazil
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add peppercorns and mash with back of fork. Add broth, Cognac, and cream and boil until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, whisking occasionally, about 15 minutes. Set sauce aside.
- Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Add steak to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to cutting board. Add reserved sauce to same skillet and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits.
- Slice steak thinly. Transfer steak to platter. Serve with sauce.
PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH RED WINE SAUCE
You can use any cut of steak, either bone-in or boneless, to make this classic French bistro dish. Steaks cut from the tenderloin, such as filet mignon, are the most tender pieces of beef, though they lack the assertively beefy chew of sirloins and rib steaks. Adding brandy to the pan sauce not only contributes flavor; its high alcohol content and acidity help extract flavor from the pan drippings. However, if setting it on fire makes you nervous, skip that step and let the brandy simmer down for an extra few minutes to cook off most of the alcohol. Make sure to open a good bottle of red wine to use in the sauce here, preferably one that you're happy to finish off with dinner. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, steaks and chops, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Generously sprinkle salt and pepper all over steaks, then let steaks rest uncovered for 15 minutes at room temperature. Meanwhile, mince the shallots.
- Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add steaks and cook until done to taste, about 3 to 4 minutes per side for rare and a little longer for medium-rare or medium. (Bone-in steaks take a few minutes longer to cook through than boneless.) If the pan begins to smoke or burn, lower the heat. Transfer steaks to a plate to rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Add shallots to the skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add brandy to the skillet and use a long-handled match or igniter to set the brandy on fire. (Stand back when you do this.) Let flames die out, then add red wine and cook until reduced and syrupy, 2 to 4 minutes. Add stock and boil until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
- Remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the chives. Serve steaks and sauce immediately with watercress.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 594 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 2 grams
PAN FRIED STEAK WITH SAUCE
My family loves this steak dish. It Reminds us of roast beef and gravy. It is very easy to vary this dish. (add your favourite mushrooms and sherry or dry red wine, or try substituting boneless rib steak or beef tenderloin for the sirloin and enjoy)
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rub salt and pepper on both sides of steak.
- In large pan melt butter and brown steak well on both sides.
- (2-3 minutes per side-- do not cut down on browning time as this really contributes to the overall flavour of the dish) Remove steak and set aside.
- Reduce heat to med-high add remaining butter, garlic, onion, mushrooms and thyme, (stir for 10 minutes) until mushrooms start to brown.
- Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in beef stock, milk and horseradish.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stir for 5 minutes until sauce thickness.
- Add steak and juice, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Let steak rest for 5 minutes while you season the sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice steak thinly across the grain, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle parsley on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.1, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 127.2, Sodium 488.1, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 37.6
Tips:
- Use a good quality steak for best results. Look for a steak that is at least 1 inch thick and has good marbling.
- Season the steak liberally with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Sear the steak over high heat to create a nice crust. This will help to lock in the juices and flavor.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the steak to your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the steak is cooked to your liking.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
Conclusion:
Pan-fried steak in cognac peppercorn sauce is a classic dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. With its tender steak, flavorful sauce, and elegant presentation, this dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive steak recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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