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Szechuan Steak au Poivre with Port-Ginger Sauce

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns
2 teaspoons drained green peppercorns in brine
2 6-ounce beef tenderloin steaks
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup ruby Port
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely chop all peppercorns in processor. Rub pepper mixture over both sides of each steak. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

    Step 2

    Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Season steaks with salt. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plate; tent with foil. Add Port, shallots and ginger to same skillet; boil until liquid is reduced to thin syrup, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Strain sauce into bowl, pressing on solids and spoon. Return sauce to same skillet; boil until thick syrup forms, about 2 minutes. Whisk in butter; season with salt. Spoon sauce around steaks.

TagsPortAlcoholBeveragesSichuan PeppercornHerbs & SpicesBeef TenderloinBeefMeatSteakGingerMainDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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