Simple Steak au Poivre Recipe

Name: Simple Steak au Poivre Recipe
Ingredients: 4 beef tenderloin steaks, 6 ounces each, cut 1 inch thick; Salt; 1 tablespoon coarsely crushed black pepper; 1 teaspoon coarsely crushed Sichuan pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large shallots, finely diced; 1 1/2 cups rich beef or chicken broth; 1 tablespoon Cognac or bourbon; 1/4 cup crème fraîche; 1 bunch watercress, for garnish

"Steak au poivre sounds as if it would be difficult, but it is actually quite simple to prepare, and makes an easy and elegant (perhaps somewhat pricy) meal Essentially it is a sautéed steak, with a quick pan sauce This version made with black peppercorns and Sichuan pepper tastes bright but not overpoweringly peppery or boozy..."

INGREDIENTS

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4 beef tenderloin steaks, 6 ounces each, cut 1 inch thick

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Salt

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1 tablespoon coarsely crushed black pepper

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1 teaspoon coarsely crushed Sichuan pepper

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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2 large shallots, finely diced

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1 1/2 cups rich beef or chicken broth

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1 tablespoon Cognac or bourbon

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1/4 cup crème fraîche

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1 bunch watercress, for garnish

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