Create restaurant-style steak au poivre with this elegant and easy recipe.

Steak au poivre is a classic French dish of marbled sirloin steak seasoned with freshly cracked black peppercorns. When done correctly, the steak has a nice, seared crust with a juicy, medium-rare interior.

While sirloin is the traditional cut of meat for this dish, you can use any quality steak. Filet mignon, Porterhouse, T-bone or New York strip are also great options!

Love slow cooker recipes?
Click here to get your FREE copy of our delicious Slow-Cooker Recipes!

Start by sprinkling both sides of the steak with salt, then let it set on paper towels for 30 minutes. The salt will draw the excess moisture to the surface, which helps intensify the flavors.

Next, use a mortar and pestle to crush the peppercorns for the crust. Spread the crushed peppercorns out on a plate (or other even surface) and press the steak in it on both sides for an even coating.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until hot, add the rosemary sprigs and garlic then sear the steak for about 2 minutes. If the steak comes up easily when you try to pick it up with tongs, it’s ready to be flipped. If it sticks to the skillet, then let it cook for another minute. Flip the steak and cook for another 2 minutes. Finish your steak in the oven, roasting 8 minutes for medium-rare, 10 minutes for well done.

Let the steak rest for at least 10 minutes to let the juices redistribute. Then serve with sweet potato fries, mashed cauliflower or sautéed veggies.

Notes:

• Use a cast iron skillet to cook the steak, as it can handle high heat. DO NOT use a nonstick pan.
• If you don’t have a mortar and pestle to crush the peppercorns, you can use a spice grinder instead. You can also put the peppercorns into a ziplock bag and use a heavy pan to crush them.

Dina Hassan

The Best Steak Au Poivre (Peppercorn Steak) Anyone Can Master

Share on Facebook Pin It Tweet Email It

Total time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins 15 minutes

Prep Time: 30 mins 30 minutes

Serves:2

The Best Steak Au Poivre (Peppercorn Steak) Anyone Can Master

Recipe by: Dina Hassan

Create restaurant-style steak au poivre recipe with this elegant and easy recipe.

Tools

• Mortar and pestle, or spice grinder
• Cast iron skillet

Ingredients

• 1 sirloin steak, about 1 inch thick
• Salt to season
• 2 T crushed peppercorns
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 sprigs rosemary

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Season the steak with salt and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Pat the steak dry with a paper towel. Spread the cracked peppercorns evenly onto a plate (or other even surface) and press the steak in it on both sides.
• Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until hot, but not smoking.
• Add the steak along with the garlic and rosemary. Sear the steak for about 2 minutes. Flip steak and sear another 2 minutes, until both sides have a brown crust. Transfer to the oven and roast for 8 minutes for medium-rare, or 10-12 minutes for well-done.
• Remove from the oven and transfer to a platter or cutting board. Cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice the steak and serve.

(You’ll Also Love: How to Make Juicy Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce)