Steak au Poivre for 2 Recipe

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With the punch of peppercorns and a smooth, beefy sauce, this steak is delicious. You'll love the hint of sweetness the bittersweet chocolate adds to the savory meat.

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Steak au Poivre for 2 Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 2 beef tenderloin steaks (5 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon whole white or black peppercorns, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
  • 1/4 cup port wine
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup condensed beef consomme, undiluted
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

  • Brush steaks with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with peppercorns and salt. In a small skillet over medium heat, cook steaks in 2 teaspoons oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Remove and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, saute shallot in remaining oil until tender. Add wine and vinegar, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add beef consomme and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Add chocolate, stirring until melted and sauce is thickened. Serve sauce with steaks. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 steak with 2 tablespoons sauce equals 425 calories, 25 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 503 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Steak au Poivre for 2 in Country Woman June/July 2010, p37

Tip

Shallot Substitutions

Shallots are part of the onion family and have a mild onion-garlic flavor. In place of 3 to 4 shallots, use 1 medium onion plus a pinch of garlic powder or (if you like the taste of garlic) 1 minced garlic clove.

Full-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.

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