Description
Savor a perfectly seared sirloin steak coated in a cracked black peppercorn crust, served with a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sirloin steak (12 oz)
- 2 tbsp cracked black peppercorns
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Season the steak with salt and press the cracked black peppercorns onto both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet, baste the steak for 1 minute.
- Remove the steak and let it rest.
- Deglaze the skillet with beef broth, then stir in heavy cream to create the sauce.
- Serve the steak with the sauce poured over it.
Notes
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Adjust cooking time based on your preferred doneness.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: steak, sirloin, black pepper, pan-seared, sauce