French Steak au Poivre

Pan-seared steaks with a cracked pepper crust and creamy pan sauce.

Ingredients

• 4 beef steaks
• 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup brandy or broth
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Press pepper and salt onto steaks.
2. Sear in hot oil to desired doneness and rest.
3. Add butter and brandy or broth to pan.
4. Stir in cream and mustard and simmer until slightly thickened.
5. Spoon sauce over steaks.