Steak with Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients

• • 2 beef sirloin steaks
• • 1 tbsp olive oil
• • 20g butter
• • 1 clove garlic, crushed
• • 2 tbsp green peppercorns, crushed
• • 60ml brandy
• • 150ml cream
• • 100ml beef stock
• • Salt

Method

1. Bring the steaks to room temperature and season generously with salt.
2. Heat the oil in a pan until very hot and sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium, then rest on a plate.
3. Add the butter and garlic to the same pan and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add the peppercorns and brandy, carefully flame off or simmer until reduced by half.
5. Stir in the stock and cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened slightly.
6. Spoon the sauce over the rested steaks to serve.