Steak with Peppercorn Sauce (Steak Frites)

Servings

2 servings

Total Time

30 minutes

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Ingredients

Steak

• 2 beef steaks (ribeye or sirloin)

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

Peppercorn Sauce

• 1 tbsp crushed black peppercorns

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 100 ml heavy cream

• 50 ml beef broth

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

Sides

• French fries

• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Cook the Steak

• Season steak generously with salt and pepper.

• Heat oil in a pan until very hot.

• Sear steak 2–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness and doneness).

• Add butter and baste for extra flavor.

• Rest the steak for 5 minutes before slicing.

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2. Make the Peppercorn Sauce

• In the same pan, sauté garlic and peppercorns.

• Add beef broth and simmer briefly.

• Pour in heavy cream and stir.

• Add butter and mustard, cook until thick and smooth.

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3. Serve

• Slice steak.

• Pour sauce over the top.

• Serve with crispy fries and garnish with parsley.

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✨ Flavor profile

• rich, creamy, slightly spicy

• juicy and tender steak

• crispy, salty fries

Perfect for:

• date-night dinner

• restaurant-style meals at home

• meat lovers