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Brandy Flamed Peppercorn Steak

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"A five-star recipe for sirloin steak cooked in butter, garlic and wine, and then set on fire! Crushed peppercorns, brandy, and a cream sauce give this an extra classy taste."
Brandy Flamed Peppercorn Steak Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 104 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 2 steaks

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns
  • 2 (8 ounce) beef top sirloin steaks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 3 tablespoons brandy
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar (optional)

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Cocktail Classic Old Fashioned

DIRECTIONS

  1. Press crushed peppercorns into both sides of each steak. Sprinkle with lemon pepper, and salt.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and wine, and cook for 1 minute. Arrange steaks in pan, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Reduce heat to low.
  3. Pour brandy onto steaks, and carefully light with a match. Let the flames burn off. Sprinkle green onion and shallot around the steaks, and circle the steaks with cream. Cook, stirring sauce, until hot. Transfer steaks to plates. Stir sugar into sauce, and then spoon over meat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by mvcook 
This is a classic French method for cooking steak, and really, REALLY delicious! Adding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2005 by Hot Chilli 
As a personal preference I grilled the steaks on the BBQ and made the sauce separately. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2008 by Nuclear Rich 
Awesome. Simply awesome. I cooked the steak as directed until they were as desired (medium),... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by hortonsinnm 
We tried this last night and loved it. The only complaint that we had was that there are no... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by Sina85 
This was EXCELLENT!!! This is the best steak recipe I have tried so far! I loved the sauce; I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by Daniel 
Wow! What an exceptional steak recipe! Definitely one of the best steak recipes on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by VORCHA 
I found it easier to make the sauce if I removed the steaks after flaming them. This way the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by MOMMERS2 
I made this today and as it was cooking, the aromas in the kitchen were wonderful! My fiance'... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by SomedayGirl 
UNREAL good!!! I agree with the reviewer who said it almost made her cry. The first thing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by Krista Clark 
This was so good it almost made me cry. MORE

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Brandy Flamed Peppercorn Steak

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 490

  • Total Fat: 35.9g
  • Cholesterol: 139mg
  • Sodium: 1089mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
  • Protein: 20.3g

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