Brandy Flamed Peppercorn Steak Recipe
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Brandy Flamed Peppercorn Steak

By: TFRIESEN 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (114)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Cocktail Classic Old Fashioned
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 steaks
 

Ingredients

  • 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)

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 490 | Total Fat: 35.9g | Cholesterol: 139mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by mvcook   view full review
This is a classic French method for cooking steak, and really, REALLY delicious! Adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2008 by Nuclear Rich   view full review
Awesome. Simply awesome. I cooked the steak as directed until they were as desired (medium),...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2005 by Hot Chilli   view full review
As a personal preference I grilled the steaks on the BBQ and made the sauce separately. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by hortonsinnm   view full review
We tried this last night and loved it. The only complaint that we had was that there are no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by MOMMERS2   view full review
I made this today and as it was cooking, the aromas in the kitchen were wonderful! My fiance'...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by Sina85   view full review
This was EXCELLENT!!! This is the best steak recipe I have tried so far! I loved the sauce; I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by Daniel   view full review
Wow! What an exceptional steak recipe! Definitely one of the best steak recipes on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by VORCHA   view full review
I found it easier to make the sauce if I removed the steaks after flaming them. This way the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by SomedayGirl   view full review
UNREAL good!!! I agree with the reviewer who said it almost made her cry. The first thing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by Soup Loving Nicole Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent flavor and extremely tender.My only complaint is that my sauce turned out looking...

 

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