Savor Sirloin Steak with Peppercorn Sauce for Easy Gourmet Night
Savor Sirloin Steak with Peppercorn Sauce for Easy Gourmet Night features juicy sirloin steaks topped with a rich peppercorn sauce.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Serving plates
- Knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 pieces Sirloin Steaks Choose well-marbled cuts for juiciness.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances natural flavors.
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For high-heat searing.
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness.
- 2 cloves Garlic Smashed.
- 1 medium Shallots Finely chopped.
- 0.5 cup Brandy or Beef Broth For deglazing.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tablespoon Green or Black Peppercorns Lightly crushed.
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Optional.
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Optional.
Instructions
Recipe Steps
- Pat the sirloin steaks dry with paper towels, then season them generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the steaks and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and cover loosely with foil to rest.
- Lower the heat, add finely chopped shallots to the skillet, and sauté until translucent.
- Deglaze the pan with brandy or beef broth, scraping the bottom.
- Stir in heavy cream, crushed peppercorns, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, simmering for 3-5 minutes.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain, arrange on plates, and spoon the peppercorn sauce over each piece.
Nutrition
Serving: 1steak with sauceCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg
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