Flank Steak With Creamy Peppercorn Sauce Food

STEAK WITH CREAMY PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Take the steaks out of the fridge 20 minutes before planning to cook.
• Crush the pepper using a rolling pin, mortar and pestle or the side of a hardy knife.

STEAK WITH CREAMY PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine peppercorns and pepper; rub over both sides of steaks. Chill for 1 hour. , Sprinkle salt in a large skillet; heat on high until salt begins to brown. Add steaks and brown on both sides. Add butter; reduce heat to medium-high. Cook steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side. , Add Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce; cook each side 2-3 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove steaks and keep warm. Add cream to the skillet; cook and stir until smooth. Serve with steaks.

FLANK STEAK WITH CREAMY PEPPERCORN SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Steak:
• Place the steak in a large zip top bag, and use a meat mallet to pound the steak to even thickness.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic until well-combined. Pour the marinade into the zip top bag with the steak, seal, and then rub the marinade all around until it has evenly covered the steak
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. When you're ready to cook, remove steak from the refrigerator, and let rest until it reaches room temperature. Then season both sides with salt and pepper.
• To cook on the grill, preheat grill to medium-high heat. Then place the steak on the grill, and cook about 6 to 7 minutes per side for medium done-ness. (Cook about one minute more per side for medium-well, and one minute less per side for medium-rare.)
• Remove, and tent with aluminum foil to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Cut the steak against the grain when ready to serve, and top with peppercorn sauce.
• To cook on the stove, heat an extra 2 tablespoons of canola or safflower oil in a skillet (preferably cast-iron, but any will work) over high-heat.
• Add steak, and cook about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium doneness. (Cook about 1 minute more per side for medium-well, and 1 minute less per side for medium-rare.)
• Remove steak, and tent with aluminum foil to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Cut the steak against the grain when ready to serve, and top with peppercorn sauce.
• Peppercorn Cream Sauce:
• In a small saucepan, whisk together (cold) beef broth and cornstarch. Turn heat to medium, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add in the peppercorns, sage, and garlic powder, and stir to combine. Then add in the cream cheese, and break it up with a bit with a spoon.
• Continue stirring slowly until the cream cheese has fully melted, and the sauce is smooth and well-combined. Season with extra salt if needed, and remove from heat.
• Serve immediately over steak.

FLANK STEAK WITH COFFEE-PEPPERCORN MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk coffee, vinegar, oil, sugar, garlic, peppercorns and salt in a glass dish large enough for meat to lie flat. Add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
• Heat grill to high.
• Remove steak from marinade (discard marinade). Lightly oil grill rack (see Tip). Place steak on grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain and serve.
• Tip.
• To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.

FLANK STEAK WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the steak with shallow diagonal cuts at 1-in.
• intervals, making diamond shapes.
• Repeat on other side.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the next five ingredients.
• Add steak.
• Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
• Drain and discard marinade.
• Grill steak, covered, over medium-hot heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for rare, a meat thermometer should read 140 degrees, medium 160, well-done 170).
• Thinly slice steak across the grain; serve with sauce.

FILET MIGNON WITH PEPPERCORN-COGNAC-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Spread each side of the steaks with a thin layer of the mustard -- using about half of the mustard in the recipe. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to coat well.
• Heat oil and butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks. Cook about 5- minutes on each side or until at your desired doneness.
• Remove steaks from the pan and allow to rest.
• Reduce heat to medium and add shallots to the pan. Saute for about 1 minute. Add cognac and cook for about 30 seconds. Add broth, cream, and remaining mustard. Reduce heat and whisk continuously. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to your taste but remember that the steaks are heavily seasoned.
• Serve steaks with the sauce.

FLANK STEAK WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Sprinkle steak evenly with salt and pepper. Place steak on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness; let stand 10 minutes.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms to pan. Cover and cook 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/3 cup water, mustard, worcestershire, and thyme. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.
• Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve with mushroom sauce.