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Classic Creamy Peppercorn Sauce for Steak

A perfectly cooked steak generously topped with rich, creamy peppercorn sauce and whole peppercorns.
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Make restaurant-quality peppercorn sauce at home. This recipe yields a rich, savory, and creamy sauce perfect for steak, chicken, or roast beef.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large shallot, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns (or green peppercorns for a milder flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons brandy or cognac (optional; substitute with 2 tablespoons beef broth)
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Do not let the shallots brown.
  2. Add the cracked peppercorns to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  3. If using alcohol, carefully pour in the brandy or cognac. Let it bubble and reduce by half, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. This takes about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it reduce until the liquid has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat gently until the sauce is smooth and heated through. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  6. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed. If the sauce is too thin, simmer for a few more minutes. If it is too thick, add a splash more stock or cream.
  7. Serve this easy steak sauce immediately over your prepared steak or protein.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, whisk 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water before adding it in step 4 along with the beef stock.
  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after step 5 to remove the larger pieces of peppercorn and shallot.
  • This versatile dinner sauce works well poured over roasted potatoes or grilled chicken breasts.

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