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Old 12-22-2010, 01:39 AM   #1
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Steak au Poivre

This meal was inspired by a recent post at The Pioneer Woman. Ree
prepared an incredible-looking Filet au Poivre that really got to me. I knew
almost instantly that it was something that I just had to try.



In short, steak au poivre is a simple steak that is seared, finished in an
oven, then served with an incredible pan sauce made from the fond (the
tasty brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan), stock, cognac, and
butter.

While I was getting ready to make this I remembered a great cookbook
that I don't use nearly often enough -- Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles
Cookbook. Based purely on the French-ness of the recipe I thought that he
would almost certainly include a recipe for this dish. I was correct.

Ree's recipe sounded great, but so did Bourdain's. He opted for a more
traditional approach, but offered variations that Ree included. I decided to
merge the two recipes using a flat iron steak. The results were simply
incredible.

I can say in all honesty that this was the second best beef that I have
ever eaten. Yes, it's really that good. I urge you to try this at your earliest
possible convenience.

Ingredients
1 3/4 lb Flat iron steak (USDA choice)
1/4 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy (I used brandy)
1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Water, hot
8 Tbsp Butter, unsalted
2 Tbsp Black peppercorns, cracked to a medium consistency
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp Beef base (I used Better Than Bouillon)
Kosher salt

Method
Season each side of the steak with about a teaspoon of salt.

Lightly oil both sides of the steak and coat each side with half of the
crushed peppercorns.

Note: It will look like too much pepper, but just go with it.

Let the steak sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 425º

Heat a large heavy oven-safe pan (I recommend cast iron) over
medium-high heat.

Add the remaining oil and half of the butter to the pan.

Sear each side of the steak until it is browned nicely.

Move the pan to the oven and cook for 10 minutes (for medium rare).

Mix the beef base and hot water well in a small bowl and set aside.

Remove the pan from the oven, move the steak to a platter, tent with foil,
and let it rest.

Put the pan on a burner at medium heat.

Add the beef base and water mixture and bring just to a boil while scraping
the fond (brown bits) from the bottom of the pan.

Add the mustard and cognac/brandy and continue stirring until the mustard
is well-incorporated.

Add the remaining butter and heavy cream and stir to combine.

Adjust the seasoning of the sauce with salt to taste.

Reduce the heat and continue cooking the sauce until it coats the back of
a spoon.

Slice the steak across the grain to about 1/4" and serve with drizzled with
the sauce.

I served mine with Yukon gold potatoes and yellow onion wedges that were
roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

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Old 12-22-2010, 06:57 AM   #2
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Sounds great, thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Old 12-22-2010, 07:13 AM   #3
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Yep one of my favorites!

Works really well on beef tenderloin also.
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Old 12-22-2010, 07:16 AM   #4
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Looks great .....
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Old 12-22-2010, 07:26 AM   #5
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Great picture! Nice job on the recipe.
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Old 12-22-2010, 07:26 AM   #6
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Way fine eating, I want some of that!!
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Old 12-22-2010, 07:29 AM   #7
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There's supper tonight taken care of!
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Old 12-22-2010, 07:45 AM   #8
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Mighty fine Steak au poivre John, thanks for the recipe

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Old 12-22-2010, 07:51 AM   #9
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Yummmmmmmmm. Thanks John!
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Old 12-22-2010, 08:10 AM   #10
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Awesome photo, how'd you set that up, its' really a great shot?
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Thanks John that looks great
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Old 12-22-2010, 08:19 AM   #12
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Yummmm!! I have got to try this SOON!!

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Just had Filet Au Poirve for dinner Monday night, would love to start making it at home....Thanks for the recipe John
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Old 12-22-2010, 08:34 AM   #14
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That looks awesome, thanks for sharing John.
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That looks really good and would love to try it. We don't drink and don't keep alcohol in the house. What could be used for a substitue for the Cognac or brandy?
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