A Different Steak Au Poivre

A succulent steak dinner made with hot pepper sauce and a bit of gin.

20 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

347 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1	pound	beef, sirloin tip	top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick, boneless
2	tablespoon	black peppercorns	crushed
3	tablespoon	butter	or margarine
1/4	cup	shallots	or onion, minced
2	teaspoon	red hot pepper sauce (eg. Tabasco)
3	tablespoon	gin

Directions

Cut steak into 4 equal portions, and press the peppercorns evenly into both sides. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Cook steaks 10 to 12 minutes for rare (140 degrees) or to desired doneness, turning once. Remove to a warm platter.

Add the shallots to the skillet; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in the pepper sauce. Add the gin; carefully ignite with a match. When flames die out, remove from the heat, swirl in remaining butter until melted and pour the sauce over the steaks.

Serving suggestions: Steamed fresh baby carrots and sugar snap peas.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 143g

Amount per Serving

Calories 347 60% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.0g	35%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	56%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Sodium 124mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 23.0g	47%

Vitamin A	6%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	4%		Iron	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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