French Pepper Steak (steak Au Poivre)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground
• 3 lbs rib eye steaks, cut into 6 equal portions, about 1 1/2 inch thick
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 press pepper into both sides of steaks. heat butter and oil in a large skillet over high heat; add steak and sear on both sides. reduce heat to medium high and cook an additional 6 to 7 minutes on each side, more for well done.
• 2 remove steak to serving platter and keep warm. season lightly with salt to taste.
• 3 add brandy to pan with drippings and heat until bubbly; add a small amount of cream. pour sauce over steaks; garnish with parsley.