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Creamy Black Pepper Sauce for Steak

This rich and flavorful creamy black pepper sauce enhances steaks, chicken, and vegetables effortlessly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Gourmet
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Whole Black Peppercorns, crushed For the freshest flavor, crush just before using.
  • 1 cup Double Cream Can be substituted with milk, but the sauce will be thinner.
  • 1/2 cup Beef Stock Can be replaced with vegetable stock for a vegetarian version.
  • 2 Small Shallots, finely diced Adds sweetness to the sauce.
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp Butter Used to create the base for the sauce.
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Adds depth of flavor.
  • Salt to taste Salt Season according to your preference.

Instructions
 

Cooking the Sauce

  • In a pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Add the finely diced shallots and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and crushed black peppercorns; fry for 1 minute.
  • Pour in 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 cup of beef stock; simmer for 1 minute.
  • Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in 1 cup of double cream until smooth and thickened.
  • Gently simmer while stirring frequently for 8-12 minutes until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
  • Taste and season with salt as needed; optionally add meat juices for extra flavor.

Notes

Serve warm over steak or chicken. Provides excellent flavor with sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 150mgSugar: 1g
Keyword Black Pepper Sauce, Cream Sauce, easy recipe, Gourmet Sauce, Steak Sauce
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