Annemarie's Steak Au Poivre

Ingredients

• 2 beef tenderloin steaks
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1/4 cup beef stock
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. 1

   Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet.

2. 2

   Rub cracked black pepper on steaks and season with salt.

3. 3

   Sear steaks on both sides on medium high heat.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and cook steak until desired doneness. I like mine medium rare.

5. 5

   Remove to plate and keep warm.

6. 6

   Add remaining butter to skillet and shallots and saute 1-2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add beef stock and cook for about 2-3 minutes making sure to scrape the pan of all the juices and bits from steaks.

8. 8

   Add brandy and light fire or just add brandy and cook a 2-3 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in cream and let sauce thicken.

10. 10

    Pour over steaks and serve with a nice risotto or roasted potatoes.