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Steak au poivre
Preparation info
- Serves
4
- Ready in
40 min
Appears in
Published 1999
A simple method for a traditional French pepper steak with quite controversial origins. At least four chefs claimed to have invented this dish at various times between 1905 and 1930!
Ingredients
4 x 150-180 g 5-5¾ oz 100 g
Method
- Season the steaks with salt. In a shallow frying pan big enough to fit the four steaks, heat the clarified butter or oil until hazing. Add the steaks and brown for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium rare, and a little longer for medium. Remove from the pan, cover with aluminium foil to keep warm and set aside. For well- done steak, brown on each side for 3 minutes, t