Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
250 g

Steak

Your favorite cut

2 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

1.5 tsp

Salt

50 g

Butter

30 ml

Vegetable Oil

4 slice

Cheddar Cheese

2 tsp

Black Peppercorns

Crushed

2 tsp

Green Peppercorns

Crushed

50 g

Butter

2 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

50 ml

Brandy

100 ml

Beef Stock

250 ml

Cream

Step 1
~2 min

Season steaks with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 2
~2 min

Melt butter and vegetable oil in a preheated pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~2 min

Add steak and cook to desired doneness.

Step 4
~2 min

Remove steak from pan, wrap in tin foil, and set aside to rest.

Step 5
~2 min

Reduce heat to medium.

Step 6
~2 min

Add butter, crushed black peppercorns, and green peppercorns to the pan.

Step 7
~2 min

Fry for about 2 minutes.

Step 8
~2 min

Add flour to the pan, creating a roux with the pan juices.

Step 9
~2 min

Cook the roux for 30 seconds.

Step 10
~2 min

Gradually add beef stock, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 11
~2 min

Add cream, whisking to combine.

Step 12
~2 min

Simmer over low to medium heat until the sauce thickens to your liking.

Step 13
~2 min

Taste and add salt if needed.

Step 14
~2 min

Place steaks on plates.

Step 15
~2 min

Top each steak with a slice of cheddar cheese.

Step 16
~2 min

Spoon pepper sauce over the cheese.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve immediately with your favorite side dish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer sauce, use heavy cream.

Adjust the amount of peppercorns to your taste.

Allow the steak to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing for maximum juiciness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Mashed potatoes

Roasted vegetables

Side salad

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Creamy mashed potatoes
Asparagus with lemon butter

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular steakhouse dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Date Night

Popularity Score

65/100

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