Steak Au Poivre (Steak with Pepper & Mushro
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
30 minReady
40 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bunch |
watercress
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| ¾ | pound |
beef, tenderloin
|
|
| 1 | x |
olive oil
spray |
*
|
| ½ | tablespoon |
black pepper
cracked |
|
| 2 | medium |
shallots
chopped |
*
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
crushed |
|
| ¼ | pound |
mushrooms, button
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
brandy
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bunch |
watercress
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 340.2 | g |
beef, tenderloin
|
|
| 1 | x |
olive oil
spray |
*
|
| 7.5 | ml |
black pepper
cracked |
|
| 2 | medium |
shallots
chopped |
*
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
crushed |
|
| 113.4 | g |
mushrooms, button
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
brandy
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
Directions
Wash and dry watercress.
Remove long stems. Heat a medium sized nonstick skillet on medium high.
Add watercress and toss one minute until just wilted.
Remove to a serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Press pepper onto both sides of steak.
Brown 2 minutes per sided. Remove to plate.
Lower heat to medium, add shallots, garlic and mushrooms.
Sauté 5 minutes. Return steak and cook until done, 5 minutes for a 3-inch thick tenderloin. (3 minutes for thinner flank steak) Add brandy and cook 30 seconds. Remove steak and place on bed of watercress. Add cream to skillet and whisk. Add salt to taste. Spoon sauce over steak and serve with potatoes.
