Brandied Pepper Steak

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs top round steaks
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely ground
• 1/2 cup clarified butter, melted
• 2 leaves fresh sage, bruised
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, bruised
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, bruised
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup veal demi-glace
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Recipe

• 1 season steak with salt and pepper, and firmly press seasonings into steak. in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, combine clarified butter, sage, thyme and rosemary. cook until herbs begin to brown, then remove herbs.
• 2 increase heat to medium-high. sear steak for 5 to 10 minutes on each side. carefully pour over steak. stand back, and ignite the (flames can be quite intense). when flames die, remove steak from pan; keep warm.
• 3 stir demi glace into pan, and deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. simmer until liquid is reduced by half. stir in heavy cream, and any juices that have accumulated under the steak. adjust seasoning to taste.
• 4 slice steak and serve with cream sauce.