Being so cooped up together has been a lot for everyone, so I took the opportunity as soon as I could to spend some quality time with my husband (without the kids).
I wanted to do something simple and romantic – just for us – so I thought, why not share this base recipe with you so that you can make it your own.
A few tips to help set the mood:
- Make it something to share – I presented the food on a cutting board and left the sauce on the side so that we can pour as much or as little as we wanted.
- Choose your own accoutrements so that you’re eating what you like with it, something to dip and share with each other.
- A glass of wine to celebrate yourselves and that you made it through lockdown !
- Music and candles… of course 🙂
Takes 10-15 minutes.
Pan-seared Steak & Peppercorn Sauce
Servings
2
servingsCooking time
15
minutesIngredients
2-3 tsp of black peppercorns
6oz steak (per person), get the cut you prefer
1 tbsp olive oil
A pinch of salt
- FOR THE PEPPERCORN SAUCE
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Half a shallot or white onion, minced
60ml red wine
125ml beef stock
60ml cooking cream
Directions
- Season the steak with the salt and pepper, and heat the pan.
- Add the oil and when it’s hot (a little bit of smoke), sear the steak each side for 2 minutes.
- Once that’s done, place it to one side and cover with aluminium foil.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat, fry shallot until softened, about 1 minute.
- Add the wine and increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the sauce is reduced by half.
- Add the stock and cook until reduced by half, then add the cream simmer until thickened.
- Pair the steak with any vegetables of your choice, carrots, broccoli, green beans, potatoes, anything!
Recipe Video
As always, try it and tell me what you think?
