🥩✨ Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce & Sautéed Greens

✨ Description

A perfectly seared steak topped with a rich, creamy peppercorn sauce, served alongside sautéed greens. Juicy, tender, and packed with bold flavor — this is a classic steakhouse-style dish elevated with a silky, aromatic sauce.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the steak:

• 2 steaks (ribeye or sirloin, ~250 g each)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

For peppercorn sauce:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
• ½ cup beef stock
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt to taste

For greens:

• 2 cups spinach or green vegetables
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• Salt and pepper

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the steak

• Remove steak from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
• Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. Sear the steak

• Heat a pan over high heat with olive oil.
• Sear steak for 2–3 minutes per side until a crust forms.
• Add butter and baste for extra flavor.

👉 Adjust cooking time based on preferred doneness.

3. Rest

• Remove steak and let rest for 5–10 minutes.

4. Make peppercorn sauce

• In the same pan, melt butter.
• Sauté shallots until soft.
• Add crushed peppercorns.
• Pour in beef stock and reduce slightly.
• Add cream and mustard, simmer until thick and smooth.

5. Cook greens

• Heat olive oil in another pan.
• Add garlic and sauté briefly.
• Toss in greens and cook until just wilted.
• Season lightly.

6. Assemble

• Place steak on plate.
• Spoon creamy peppercorn sauce over the top.
• Serve with sautéed greens.

💡 Pro Tips

• Use a hot pan for a perfect crust.
• Resting steak is crucial → keeps it juicy.
• Crush peppercorns coarsely for better texture.
• Add a splash of brandy to sauce for depth.

🔢 Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 600–750 kcal
• Protein: 40–50 g
• Fat: 40–50 g
• Carbohydrates: 8–12 g

⏰ Best time to serve

• Dinner
• Special occasions
• Steakhouse-style meals at home

⚡ Energy-Saving Tip

Use the same pan for steak and sauce to maximize heat efficiency and flavor.

👥 Who will enjoy this dish

• Steak lovers
• Fans of creamy sauces
• Anyone craving a rich, indulgent meal