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Home -> Beef -> A DIFFERENT STEAK AU POIVRE
A DIFFERENT STEAK AU POIVRE| Ingredients | | | 1 | pound | top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick, boneless | | | 2 | tablespoon | black peppercorns, crushed | | | 3 | tablespoon | butter, or margarine | | | 1/4 | cup | shallots, or onion, minced | | | 2 | teaspoon | hot pepper sauce | | | 3 | tablespoon | gin | | | | | |
Directions:
| Cut steak into 4 equal portions, and press the peppercorns evenly into
both sides. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat
until bubbly. Cook steaks 10 to 12 minutes for rare (140 degrees) or to
desired doneness, turning once. Remove to a warm platter.
Add the shallots to the skillet; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in the pepper sauce. Add the gin; carefully ignite with a match. When
flames die out, remove from the heat, swirl in remaining butter until
melted and pour the sauce over the steaks.
Serving suggestions: Steamed fresh baby carrots and sugar snap peas.
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