Recipe Details

Summary

Name: A DIFFERENT STEAK AU POIVRE

Category: Beef

Ingredients and Directions

1 pound top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick, boneless

2 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed

3 tablespoon butter, or margarine

1/4 cup shallots, or onion, minced

2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

3 tablespoon gin

Cut steak into 4 equal portions, and press the peppercorns evenly into both sides. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Cook steaks 10 to 12 minutes for rare (140 degrees) or to desired doneness, turning once. Remove to a warm platter. Add the shallots to the skillet; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the pepper sauce. Add the gin; carefully ignite with a match. When flames die out, remove from the heat, swirl in remaining butter until melted and pour the sauce over the steaks. Serving suggestions: Steamed fresh baby carrots and sugar snap peas.