A Different Steak Au Poivre

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

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20 min. Prep: 5 min. Cook: 15 min.
347 calories/serving (approx.)
suggest servings

Ingredients

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