**Pepper Steaks: A Culinary Symphony of Flavor and Elegance**
Pepper steaks, an embodiment of culinary excellence, tantalize taste buds with their symphony of bold flavors and elegant simplicity. This delectable dish, prepared with succulent cuts of steak seared to perfection, bursts with a symphony of flavors, the piquant heat of cracked peppercorns mingling harmoniously with the savory richness of the beef. Accompanied by a medley of tantalizing sauces, from the classic brown gravy to the robust demi-glace, pepper steaks elevate the dining experience to new heights. Join us on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating this timeless masterpiece, exploring various recipes that showcase the versatility and boundless possibilities of pepper steaks.
**Recipes Featured in the Article:**
1. **Classic Pepper Steak:** A culinary cornerstone, this recipe embodies the essence of pepper steaks with its straightforward approach. Tender cuts of steak are seasoned liberally with cracked peppercorns and seared until a beautiful crust forms, locking in the succulent juices. Deglaze the pan with a splash of brandy or red wine, infusing the sauce with an intoxicating aroma. Finish with a generous knob of butter and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for an unforgettable taste experience.
2. **Pepper Steak with Whiskey Cream Sauce:** Elevate your pepper steaks to new heights with this decadent sauce. Savor the harmonious union of peppery steak and a velvety whiskey cream sauce, infused with the smoky warmth of whiskey and the richness of cream. This luscious sauce adds an extra layer of depth and sophistication, making each bite a moment of pure indulgence.
3. **Pepper Steak Stir-Fry:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this vibrant stir-fry rendition of pepper steaks. Thinly sliced steak is tossed with a vibrant medley of vegetables, coated in a tantalizing sauce laced with fiery peppers and savory soy sauce. The result is a symphony of textures and flavors, where the tender steak and crisp vegetables dance harmoniously in your mouth.
4. **Pepper Steak with Mushroom Sauce:** Revel in the earthy elegance of this pepper steak recipe, complemented by a luscious mushroom sauce. Sautéed mushrooms lend their umami-rich flavor to the sauce, creating a symphony of savory notes. The tender steak, enveloped in this flavorful embrace, exudes an irresistible charm, making every bite a moment of pure culinary bliss.
5. **Pepper Steak with Chimichurri Sauce:** Embark on a journey to the vibrant flavors of South America with this pepper steak recipe, adorned with a zesty chimichurri sauce. Fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, and oregano, mingle harmoniously with tangy lemon juice and a hint of garlic, creating a vibrant sauce that complements the bold flavors of the pepper steak. Prepare to be captivated by the burst of freshness and vibrant flavors that dance on your palate.
SEARED TUNA PEPPER STEAKS
A spicy pepper coating and an Asian-style sauce give these tuna steaks an intense flavor. Joan serves mashed or oven-roasted sweet potatoes alongside. Look for the sesame oil in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.
Provided by Joan Brett
Categories Low Carb Quick & Easy Dinner Tuna Bon Appétit Colorado
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle tuna steaks on both sides with salt, then sprinkle with coarsely cracked black pepper, pressing gently to adhere. Heat sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add tuna steaks and sear until brown outside and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer tuna steaks to platter. Tent platter loosely with foil to keep tuna steaks warm. Add soy sauce, then Sherry to same skillet. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is slightly reduced, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce over tuna steaks. Sprinkle with chives or green onion tops.
PEPPER SEARED TUNA STEAKS
This spicy pepper coating and asian-style sauce prove that you can't go wrong with the simplest of ingredients. Add a touch of chili-garlic paste to the sauce for a hint of fire. This recipe is altered from original Bon Appetit.
Provided by skat5762
Categories Tuna
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine black pepper and sesame seeds in bowl.
- Press tuna steaks into mixture, until coated.
- Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Add tuna steaks and sear about 1- 1 1/2 minutes each side (I like mine rare in the center, longer if you prefer well-cooked tuna).
- Transfer steaks to tented aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Add a touch more oil to pan, then add soy sauce and sherry.
- Add garlic and most of green onion (reserving some of the tops).
- If too much has boiled off, add a bit of red wine if necessary.
- Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is slightly reduced, scraping up any brown bits, about 1 minute.
- Spoon sauce over tuna steaks, and sprinkle remaining green onion on top.
- Note: if you want to make more of this sauce, it tastes fantastic, and goes great with rices, potatoes, roasted veggies, etc.
- In the photo, I cross-cut Italian bread, drizzled with olive oil and briefly toasted.
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH LEMON-PEPPER BUTTER
Tender grilled tuna steaks topped with lemon-pepper butter. From the Deen Brother's Y'all Come Eat cookbook.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 18m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, the 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the garlic powder. Set aside (or chill if not using immediately).
- Prepare the grill for medium-high direct heat and lightly oil the grate (or preheat a broiler). Brush oil on both sides of tuna steaks. Season the tuno on both sides with salt and additional pepper. Grill or broil for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare, turning once.
- Transfer tuna steaks to a serving platter; top with the butter mixture.
TUNA STEAKS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
I just love this, serve with a tossed salad, roasted potatoes and crusty bread. Or just serve as is with just the bread.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Tuna
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a hot skillet.
- Sear tuna steaks on both sides.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter and stir in 1 tablespoon of flour.
- Add 3/4 cup of white wine and then add the flour and butter mixture.
- Add roasted red pepers and seasonings.
- Stir sauce until mixed well.
- Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until desired doneness is reached.
GARLIC -PEPPER T- BONE STEAKS
This is the best recipe for the grill and t-bones. My husband loves them and asks for them all the time. The key to a good steak is bringing it to room temp. before you cook it. The garlic and pepper go hand in hand.
Provided by polly salama
Categories Steak
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- bring the t-bones to room temp.
- mince the garlic and apply liberally to each side of the steak.
- next with your pepper mill add the fresh ground pepper until the steak is covered on both sides, again apply liberally.
- the best cooking method is the grill but you can also broil them.
BLACK-PEPPER-CRUSTED WAGYU NEW YORK STEAKS WITH BLACK TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE
Categories Beef Mushroom Quick & Easy Father's Day Dinner Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For vinaigrette:
- Thinly slice truffles, then dice finely. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Add truffles and sauté until aromatic, about 1 minute. Place shallot mixture in small bowl.
- Boil wine in heavy small saucepan until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 10 minutes. Add to shallot mixture. Whisk in vinegar and thyme. Gradually whisk in remaining 7 tablespoons oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with coarse salt. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- For steaks:
- Pat steaks dry. Brush 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of steaks. Sprinkle with coarse salt and coarsely ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over high heat. Add 2 steaks to each skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for rare to medium- rare (instant-read thermometer inserted into center of steaks registers 120°F to 125°F). Transfer steaks to platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Place steaks on plates. Spoon vinaigrette over and serve.
- *Jarred black truffles from the Périgord region in southern France are available from dartagnan.com.
- **Banyuls vinegar, made from the sweet French wine of the same name, is available at specialty foods stores and by mail from Surfas (310-559-4770; surfasonline.com).
GRILLED PEPPER CRUSTED T-BONE STEAKS WITH WORCESTERSHIRE-CHIVE BUTTER AND GRILLED LEEKS WITH HERBED VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the butter: Preheat grill or side burner. Heat oil in a medium skillet add shallots and garlic and cook until soft, let cool slightly. Place butter in a small bowl and add shallot mixture, Worcestershire, mustard and chives and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Scrape mixture into the center of a piece of waxed paper and roll into a log. Refrigerate until firm.
- For the steaks: Preheat grill. Mix the peppercorns and ancho chile powder in a medium baking dish. Brush steaks with olive oil and season with salt. Dredge one side of the steaks in the pepper mixture and grill, pepper side down, until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes, turn over and continue grilling 6 to 7 minutes for medium-rare doneness. Remove from the grill and top with a slice of the butter.
- For the vinaigrette: Whisk together the mustard, vinegar, shallots and herbs. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the leeks: Preheat grill. Brush leeks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Remove to a platter and drizzle with the vinaigrette.
LEMON-PEPPER STEAKS
Butter, garlic and herbs bring out the best in beef steaks. They are simply done and simply satisfying.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
- Trim fat on beef steaks to 1/2-inch thickness if necessary. Sprinkle garlic salt over beef. In small bowl, mix butter, basil and lemon-pepper seasoning; brush over beef and bell pepper halves.
- Cover and grill beef and bell peppers over medium heat 12 to 16 minutes, turning once, for medium beef doneness. Brush tops of steaks with butter mixture. Cut bell peppers into strips; serve over beef.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 2 g
PORK-SHOULDER STEAKS WITH HOT PEPPER DIP
This is pork barbecue as you've probably never experienced it, with the shoulder cut crosswise into pencil-thin steaks and grilled directly over hickory embers. Note we're saying grilled, not barbecued (smoked), the way most pork shoulder is cooked in the South. But it's not complete until it's dipped in a fiery bath of vinegar, melted lard or butter, and cayenne. And no one makes it better than Anita Hamilton Bartlett at R&S Barbecue in Tompkinsville, Ky. To be strictly authentic, you'd grill over a wood fire; barring that, add hickory or other hardwood chunks or chips to your charcoal fire, or place wood chunks under the grate and over the burners of your gas grill. An added advantage: this is "barbecue" you can cook in 15 minutes.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories steaks and chops, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the dip: Place the ingredients in a deep pot along with 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat until the butter and lard are melted, whisking to dissolve the salt, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat and gently simmer the sauce until richly flavored, about 15 minutes. Correct the seasoning, adding salt, cayenne or black pepper to taste. Transfer 2 cups of the dip to a baking dish large enough to fit the steaks.
- Grill the pork: Set up your grill for direct grilling (see note below), and heat to high. Brush or scrape the grill grate clean, and oil it with a tightly folded paper towel dipped in vegetable oil.
- Immerse the steaks in the dip in the baking dish, turning with tongs to coat both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the steaks on the grill grate. Grill until browned on both sides and cooked to taste, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Baste the steaks with more dip as they grill.
- Dunk the steaks in the pot (not the baking dish) of dip before serving. For extra excitement, ladle more dip into small bowls or cups for serving on the side.
HAM STEAKS WITH CHEESY GRITS AND A BELL PEPPER AND PEPPER JELLY SAUCE
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a large, 12-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Once the butter has stopped foaming, add the ham steaks 1 at a time and saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove the ham steaks and set aside as you prepare the sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter to the saute pan and once melted, add the onions, peppers and garlic to the pan. Saute until the vegetables are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and pepper jelly and scrape up any bits that may have settled on the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and swirl the last tablespoon of butter into the pan. Serve over the ham steaks and grits.
- In a large, heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add a generous teaspoon of salt and the grits and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. When the grits thicken, add the milk, cream and butter and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the grits are tender, smooth and creamy. Taste and season the grits with the remaining salt and pepper. (If the grits seem too runny simply allow to cook a bit longer, uncovered and stirring frequently, until the desired consistency is reached.) Fold the cheese into the grits, and keep covered and warm until ready to use.
TOMATO-GREEN PEPPER SAUCE WITH FISH STEAKS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories condiments, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet soften the onion and the garlic in the olive oil. Add the peppers and cook for five minutes.
- Meanwhile, drop the tomatoes into boiling water, drain them and remove their skins. Chop, seed and add them to the pepper and onions. Add salt, pepper, marjoram and Cayenne and simmer gently for 25 minutes, or until the sauce is fairly thick. Serve on the side with fish steaks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 162, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 796 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
SANDI'S BLACK PEPPER CUBE STEAKS & MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE
Ohhhh m'gawd, are these good or what? I don't like to toot my own horn, but TOOT! TOOT, TOOOOOOOOOOT!! The less expensive cube steak finally gets some respect here.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season both sides of the cube steaks with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
- Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over med-high heat.
- Sauté the steaks for 4 minutes, then turn and finish cooking for 3 more minutes or until done to your liking. Move steaks to a plate and cover with foil.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over med-high heat and loosen any stuck bits of meat with a spatula.
- When hot, add the shallots and mushrooms with a loose attempt to keep them in a single layer as much as possible. Don't stir for the first 2 minutes to give them a chance to caramelize on one side, then stir periodically for another minute or two until mushrooms are deep golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes soft, about one minute.
- Add the cream and the steak juice from the cube steak plate and reduce the mixture by one-third. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finally, add the basil, stir briefly, then plate the steaks with a generous portion of sauce on top.
PEPPER-CRUSTED STEAKS WITH WORCESTERSHIRE-GLAZED PORTOBELLOS
Categories Mushroom Low Carb Dinner Steak Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle steaks with cracked peppercorns and coarse salt. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and vinegar. Stir in mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt. Remove from heat.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks until cooked to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to plates. Top each steak with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Tent with foil to keep warm. Grill mushrooms until soft and beginning to release juices, about 3 minutes per side. Divide mushrooms among steaks and serve.
LEMON PEPPER LAMB STEAKS
Make and share this Lemon Pepper Lamb Steaks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine basting ingredients in a small bowl.
- Brush mixture on steaks.
- Broil or grill lamb chops 4 to 6 inches from source of heat for 8 to 10 minutes on each side.
- Baste occasionally with sauce.
PEPPER STEAKS WITH BLACKBERRY GLAZE
We had some frozen blackberries so I made this last week for dinner. It was very different, we loved it.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat grill.
- In small saucepan, combine jam, vinegar and soy sauce.
- Cook over medium heat until jam is melted, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add berries.
- Rub dry seasonings onto both sides of each steak.
- When ready to grill, oil grill rack.
- Place steaks on grill over medium heat and cook until steaks reach desired doneness.
- To serve, spread glaze onto steaks and top with berries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1131.3, Fat 70.3, SaturatedFat 27.4, Cholesterol 300.9, Sodium 731.5, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 20.5, Protein 87.9
GARLIC AND CRACKED PEPPER RIB-EYE STEAKS
Make and share this Garlic and Cracked Pepper Rib-Eye steaks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gardenz
Categories Steak
Time 2h15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the first six ingredients together in a Ziplock bag and add the steaks.
- Put in the refrigerator at least two hours to marinate.
- Put them on the grill and enjoy!
TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH PEPPER JELLY SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine garlic salt, chili powder, pepper, cumin and oregano. Rub over both sides of steaks. Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over med. high heat. Add steks and cook for 6-8 minutes for rare to med. rare, turning once. Transfer steaks to plate. Add stock, vinegar and jelly to skillet; cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Place steaks back in pan and spoon over steaks, simmer for a few minutes.
PEPPER STEAKS IN CREPES
Serve this delicious steak, albeit, non-conventional method, with onion rings, cremini mushrooms sauteed in red wine, parslied new potatoes, Suggested wine - Beaujolais Nouveau; Cabernet Sauvignon, or your favourite dry red vintage.
Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA
Categories Steak
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE CREPES: Combine the flour, oil, salt and half the milk.
- Mix well.
- Beat in the remaining milk, a little at a time.
- Add the eggs and continue to beat until the batter is very smooth.
- Add freshly ground white pepper, parsley, chives and nutmeg and stir to blend thoroughly.
- Allow the batter to stand for ONE HOUR.
- Heat the butter in a pan and make 4 crepes, as required.
- TO PREPARE THE STEAK: Season the steaks with the crushed peppercorns.
- Fry in half the quantity of butter: length of time depending on personal preference.
- When ready, remove the steaks and keep warm.
- Pour off all the excess fat from the pan and add the red wine.
- Allow to boil until almost completely reduced.
- Lower heat, add the cream and continue to reduce by half.
- Add the remaining butter and the green peppercorns.
- Stir well, but do not allow the sauce to return to boil.
- When serving, wrap each steak in a crepe.
- Pour the sauce over the the"pouch" at the very last moment.
- Serve immediately.
GARLIC-PEPPER TENDERLOIN STEAKS
Vicki Atkinson of Kamas, Utah gives a little kick to these grilled tenderloin steaks with a zippy dry rub that combines paprika, thyme, ground mustard, chili powder and cayenne pepper.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the seasonings. Brush steaks with oil; rub in seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steaks, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEPPER STEAKS
Katie Goble of Valparaiso, Indiana shares this hearty meat-and-potatoes meal. Round steak is slow-simmered until tender and smothered with a gravy that's packed with colorful peppers. TIP: "You can serve this with rice instead of mashed potatoes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut steak into serving-size pieces. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the peppers, mushrooms, onions, water, salt and pepper. Pour tomato sauce over the top. , Cover and cook on low for 6 to 6-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. , Using a slotted spoon, remove beef and vegetables; keep warm. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into cooking juices; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve with beef, vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of steak: For this recipe, a tender cut of steak like ribeye, strip steak, or tenderloin is best.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak in a mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the steak over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the steak while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
- Let the steak rest before slicing: This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
- Serve the steak with your favorite sides: Some popular options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
Pepper steaks are a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. By following these tips, you can create a perfect pepper steak that will impress your friends and family. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give pepper steaks a try!
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