Best 8 Steak Tips Au Poivre Recipes

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Steak tips au poivre is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. It is made with tender steak tips that are seared until they are cooked to perfection, then finished with a creamy sauce made with brandy, shallots, and cracked black pepper. This dish is typically served with rice or mashed potatoes and makes for a delicious and satisfying meal.

In this article, we'll share two delicious recipes for steak tips au poivre. The first recipe is for a classic steak tips au poivre, made with beef tenderloin. The second recipe is for a more affordable version of the dish, made with flank steak. Both recipes are easy to follow and will result in a delicious and memorable meal.

**Classic Steak Tips Au Poivre**

This classic recipe is made with beef tenderloin, which is known for its tenderness and flavor. The steak tips are seared in a hot skillet until they are cooked to your desired doneness, then finished with a creamy sauce made with brandy, shallots, and cracked black pepper.

**Flank Steak Tips Au Poivre**

This more affordable version of steak tips au poivre is made with flank steak. Flank steak is a lean and flavorful cut of beef that is perfect for this dish. The steak tips are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and thyme, then grilled until they are cooked to perfection. They are then finished with the same creamy sauce as the classic recipe.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and classic French dish. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables, for a complete and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STEAK AU POIVRE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 53m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tenderloin steaks, 6 to 8 ounces each and no more than 1 1/2 inches thick
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup Cognac, plus 1 teaspoon
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Remove the steaks from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour prior to cooking. Sprinkle all sides with salt.
  • Coarsely crush the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle, the bottom of a cast iron skillet, or using a mallet and pie pan. Spread the peppercorns evenly onto a plate. Press the fillets, on both sides, into the pepper until it coats the surface. Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil. As soon as the butter and oil begin to turn golden and smoke, gently place the steaks in the pan. For medium-rare, cook for 4 minutes on each side. Once done, remove the steaks to a plate, tent with foil and set aside. Pour off the excess fat but do not wipe or scrape the pan clean.
  • Off of the heat, add 1/3 cup Cognac to the pan and carefully ignite the alcohol with a long match or firestick. Gently shake pan until the flames die. Return the pan to medium heat and add the cream. Bring the mixture to a boil and whisk until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Add the teaspoon of Cognac and season, to taste, with salt. Add the steaks back to the pan, spoon the sauce over, and serve.

STEAK AU POIVRE



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Provided by Joel Robuchon

Categories     Beef     Dinner     Meat     Steak     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 steaks, 1/2 pound (220 g.) each, from the fillet, rump,or sirloin, and without any kind of fatty wrapping
Crushed pepper-black, gray, or green
Salt
2 tablespoons neutral oil
4 tablespoons (60 g.) cold butter
1/2 cup (10 cl.) dry white wine
1/2 cup (10 cl.) brown veal stock (or from a bouillon cube)
1 tablespoon crème fraîche (optional)
1 tablespoon mustard (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 20 minutes in advance. Prepare a cooling rack (or small overturned plate - over a large plate).
  • 2. Cover the steaks on both sides with crushed pepper. Pat it on firmly so that it sticks into the flesh. Salt the steaks on both sides. (Be sure to pepper and then salt, or the pepper will not stick to the steaks.)
  • 3. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon butter. Rotate the pan as the butter melts, and when it begins to foam, lower the heat to medium. Lay the steaks in the pan and cook for 4 minutes, rotating them in the pan and spooning the cooking juices over them. Flip them with tongs or a spatula and cook 4 minutes on the other side, rotating and basting as before. Stand the steaks on their sides, using tongs to help, and cook them 2 minutes on their edges. Remove the steaks to the cooling rack and tent them loosely with aluminum foil.
  • 4. Put a serving dish and a sauceboat to warm in the oven, turned to 150°F/80°C.
  • 5. Pour the wine into the sauté pan and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spatula until the wine is syrupy.
  • 6. Dice the rest of the butter, which should be well chilled. Add the veal stock to the pan and boil for 2 minutes. If you are using the crème fraîche, stir it in. Then stir in the diced butter bit by bit. Put this sauce through a fine strainer into the warmed sauceboat. If you are using the mustard, stir it in now. Taste for salt and pepper.
  • 7. Put the steaks on the warmed serving platter, coat them with sauce, and serve the rest of the sauce on the side.

STEAK AU POIVRE



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While this may take a while to cook, it is by far my favorite dish. I have been very frustrated with ordering Steak au Poivre when dining out only to find that what I made at home was much better. Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by vaaccess

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 29m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, or more to taste
2 (6 ounce) (1 1/4-inch-thick) tenderloin steaks
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons cognac
2 tablespoons red wine
¼ cup beef broth
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Crack peppercorns in a mortar or pestle or with a rolling pin. Press cracked peppercorns into the steaks.
  • Heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook, turning with tongs, until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and cook steaks, turning often, until they begin to firm up and are hot and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Stir shallot into the skillet. Pour in cognac and red wine; simmer, stirring constantly, until reduced, about 2 minutes. Pour in beef broth and simmer, scraping browned bits off the bottom of the skillet, until sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour cream sauce over steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 185.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 49.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 288.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

STEAK AU POIVRE



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We've run at least a dozen different recipes for steak au poivre since our first one, in 1953 - and there's a reason why, even after we started adorning meat with chiles, salts, and dry rubs, we continue to return to this dish. Why? Because it's so darn good.

Categories     Milk/Cream     Beef     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Brandy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (3/4- to 1-inch-thick) boneless beef top-loin (strip) steaks (8 to 10 oz each)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
1/2 cup Cognac or other brandy
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°F.
  • Pat steaks dry and season both sides with kosher salt.
  • Coarsely crush peppercorns in a sealed plastic bag with a meat pounder or bottom of a heavy skillet, then press pepper evenly onto both sides of steaks.
  • Heat a 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat until hot, about 3 minutes, then add oil, swirling skillet, and sauté steaks in 2 batches, turning over once, about 6 minutes per batch for medium-rare.
  • Transfer steaks as cooked to a heatproof platter and keep warm in oven while making sauce.
  • Pour off fat from skillet, then add shallots and half of butter (2 tablespoons) to skillet and cook over moderately low heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until shallots are well-browned all over, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add Cognac (use caution; it may ignite) and boil, stirring, until liquid is reduced to a glaze, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and any meat juices accumulated on platter and boil sauce, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook over low heat, swirling skillet, until butter is incorporated. Serve sauce with steaks.

STEAK TIPS AU POIVRE



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This is a 30-Minute recipe from Cook's Country. We had this for dinner with potatoes au gratin (from the same Cook's Country issue) and recipe #357594. The sauce goes great with just about anything! Make sure you don't overcook the beef - 7 minutes on medium-high heat was just right for a perfect medium rare.

Provided by Chilicat

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs sirloin tip steaks, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Pat steak tips dry with paper towels. Rub all over with pepper and season with salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook steak tips until browned all over and cooked to desired doneness, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer to platter and tent with foil.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter and shallots to empty skillet and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add wine, broth, and thyme to skillet. Simmer, scraping up any browned bits, until slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Off heat, whisk in any accumulated steak juices and remaining butter and season with salt. Spoon sauce over steaks. Serve.

STEAK AU POIVRE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (4-pound) beef tenderloin
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 handful fresh thyme sprigs
1 handful fresh rosemary sprigs
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup Cognac or brandy
1/2 cup demi-glace or dark stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons jarred green peppercorns, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pat the tenderloin dry with paper towels and sprinkle all sides with a generous amount of salt and pepper - you should see the seasoning on the meat. Place a large skillet or roasting pan over medium-high flame, drizzle with the oil, and just when it begins to smoke lay the tenderloin in the hot pan. Brown on all sides until a crust forms and the meat is well-seared, about 7 minutes total. Toss the fresh thyme and rosemary on top of the tenderloin and transfer the whole thing to the oven; roast for 20 to 25 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Remove the tenderloin to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes before carving. Pour off the excess fat from the pan and put it back on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the shallots to the pan drippings, saute, stirring with a spoon to scrape up the flavors in the bottom. Take the pan off the heat and pour in the cognac (premeasure - never pour directly from the bottle!) Put the pan back on the heat and tilt it slightly over the burner to ignite the alcohol, or light with a kitchen lighter. The cognac will flame for a few seconds then go out as the alcohol burns off. Stir in the demi-glace and cream, simmer for about 1 minute to thicken the sauce so it coats a spoon. Finish the sauce by stirring in the mustard and peppercorns until incorporated. Taste and season with salt, if necessary.
  • To serve: pile the watercress on a serving platter, cut the tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange it on top of the greens. Drizzle the sauce over the beef and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve the steak au poivre with pommes frites.

SIMPLE STEAK AU POIVRE



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Steak au poivre sounds as if it would be difficult, but it is actually quite simple to prepare, and makes an easy and elegant (perhaps somewhat pricy) meal. Essentially it is a sautéed steak, with a quick pan sauce. This version made with black peppercorns and Sichuan pepper tastes bright but not overpoweringly peppery or boozy. If you serve it with scallion-mashed potatoes, your home cooked steak au poivre will put the best neighborhood bistro to shame.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, steaks and chops, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 beef tenderloin steaks, 6 ounces each, cut 1 inch thick
Salt
1 tablespoon coarsely crushed black pepper
1 teaspoon coarsely crushed Sichuan pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large shallots, finely diced
1 1/2 cups rich beef or chicken broth
1 tablespoon Cognac or bourbon
1/4 cup crème fraîche
1 bunch watercress, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put steaks in a shallow dish and season well on both sides with salt. Sprinkle black pepper and Sichuan pepper evenly over steaks. Press pepper into both sides with hands and leave for 10 minutes.
  • Put a large cast iron skillet over high heat. When surface is nearly smoking, swirl 1 tablespoon butter in the pan and add steaks. Adjust heat as necessary to keep steaks sizzling briskly.
  • Cook for 2 minutes on first side; seared side should be nicely browned. Flip and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer steaks to a warm platter.
  • Make the sauce: Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Add shallots and sauté for a minute or so, stirring, until they begin to brown. Add broth and bring to a brisk simmer. Add Cognac and continue to simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in crème fraîche and cook until sauce is lightly thickened.
  • Return steaks to pan to warm, spooning sauce over them and turning once. Arrange steaks on platter or individual plates and top with more sauce. Garnish with bouquets of watercress and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 558, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 759 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STEAK AU POIVRE



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When you flambé the Cognac for this steak au poivre recipe, make sure your pan is really hot and your eyebrows are out of the way.

Provided by Ludo Lefebvre

Categories     Bon Appétit     Steak     Pepper     Cognac/Armagnac     Shallot     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Rosemary     New Year's Eve     Dinner     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Valentine's Day

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (1 1/2-inch-thick) boneless rib eyes (about 14 ounces each)
5 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil, divided
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cognac
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon green peppercorns in brine
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 small sprigs rosemary; plus more for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Rub steaks all over with 1 Tbsp. oil and season generously with salt. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil and 1 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Cook shallot, stirring often, until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully add 1/4 cup cognac. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until cognac is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and black pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook, swirling occasionally, until cream is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes; let cool slightly.
  • Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until smooth (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot). Add green peppercorns and pulse just to break up (do not blend completely). Return pepper sauce to saucepan; season with salt. Cover and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high. Add steaks and cook, occasionally lifting steaks to allow hot oil to flow underneath, until a brown crust forms underneath, about 4 minutes. Turn steaks and cook until crust forms on the other side and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 125°F for medium-rare, about 4 minutes. Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Reserve skillet.
  • Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet and return to medium-high heat. Place steaks, garlic, rosemary, and remaining 2 Tbsp. butter in skillet and cook, basting steaks with butter and turning halfway through, until butter is very fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Increase heat to high. Lean safely away from pan, add remaining 2 Tbsp. cognac, and immediately tilt skillet toward flame to ignite cognac (if you have an electric stove or cognac doesn't ignite, it's okay). Cook, carefully shaking skillet, until flames die out, about 30 seconds. Transfer steaks back to cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
  • While the steaks are resting, reheat pepper sauce over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until warmed through.
  • Slice steak and spoon pepper sauce over top. Garnish with more rosemary sprigs if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of steak. For this recipe, a tender cut like filet mignon or strip steak is best.
  • Trim the steak of any excess fat. This will help prevent the steak from becoming greasy.
  • Season the steak liberally with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the steak.
  • Sear the steak in a hot pan. This will create a nice crust on the outside of the steak while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
  • Cook the steak to your desired doneness. For medium-rare, cook the steak for about 3 minutes per side. For medium, cook the steak for about 4 minutes per side. For medium-well, cook the steak for about 5 minutes per side.
  • Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the steak, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the steak with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for steak au poivre include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and asparagus.

Conclusion:

Steak au poivre is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. It is a relatively easy dish to make, but it does require a few special ingredients. If you can find them, however, the results are worth it. The steak is tender and juicy, with a flavorful crust and a creamy, peppery sauce. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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