Steak au Poivre
Ingredients
___ 4 prime steak fillets coated in coarsely ground pepper
___ 1 tbls olive oil
___ 2 tbls butter
___ 1/4 cp brandy
___ 1/2 cp port wine
___ 2 cloves crushed garlic
___ 2 tbls Dijon mustard
___ 1/4 cp bottled steak sauce
___ 2 tbls Worcestershire sauce
___ 1 cp heavy cream
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Preparation
1st Heat oil and butter together over high heat. When melted add steaks and sear for 3
minutes per side
2nd Reduce heat to medium and cook steaks to desired doneness. Pour off most of the
remaining grease in the pan
3rd Add brandy and cook till mostly evaporated. Remove steaks and keep warm.
( Safety First! Keep a fire extinguisher handy just in case. You really should have
one in the kitchen at all times regardless )
4th Add garlic to the pan and cook a few seconds then add port and cook till reduced by a
about half then add remaining ingredients and cook till thickened
