Steak au Poivre

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Servings
   Serves 4

Cook Time
   20 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Pan Broiling
   Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
• 2 Tbsp. black peppercorns, crushed
• 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
• 1/4 cup minced shallots or onion
• 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 3 Tbsp. gin

Instructions

Cut beef steak into 4 equal portions; press peppercorns evenly into both sides.

Heat 1-1/2 Tbsp. butter in large skilet over medium heat until bubbly. Cook steaks 10-12 minutes for rare (140°F) or to desired doneness, turning once. Remove to warm platter.

Add shallots to skillet; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in pepper sauce. Add gin; carefully ignite with match. When flames die out, remove from heat, swirl in remaining butter until melted.

Pour over steaks.