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Steak Au Poivre

Type: Meat
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 2 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons 30mlCrushed peppercorns
2   Boneless sirloin shell steaks, 1" thk ea
2 tablespoons 30mlOlive oil
1/2 cup 118mlHeavy cream
1 tablespoon 15mlUnsweetened ketchup
1 tablespoon 15mlCognac
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt

Recipe Instructions

Spread peppercorns on a work surface and press onto both sides of the steaks in an even layer.

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Cook steaks 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove steaks from the skillet and keep warm.

Add cream, ketchup, Cognac, and salt to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring, loosening any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Lower heat and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour sauce over steaks and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Carbohydrates: 7.5 grams

Net Carbs: 5.5 grams

Fiber: 2 grams

Protein: 62 grams

Fat: 55.5 grams

Calories: 797

Tip: To crush peppercorns, place the peppercorns in a plastic bag and flatten them with a rolling pin or the flat side of a knife.

Description:

"This dish is a classic of French cuisine as well one of the perks of a controlled carbohydrate diet. The combination of peppercorns, Cognac, and cream is simple and sophisticated."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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