Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Steak au Poivre Sandwich, a French-American fusion delight that combines succulent steak with a creamy peppercorn sauce, served on crusty bread with arugula or cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak:
- 1 pound boneless ribeye or sirloin steak
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to coat steak)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Peppercorn Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/4 cup brandy or cognac
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Assembly:
- 4 crusty sandwich rolls or baguette sections
- Arugula or mixed greens
- Optional sliced cheese (Gruyère or provolone)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Pat the steak dry and coat both sides with cracked black pepper and salt.
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the steak until desired doneness. Rest the steak.
- Make the Peppercorn Sauce: Cook shallots in butter, add brandy, then stir in cream and mustard.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Slice the steak thinly, layer on rolls with peppercorn sauce, and arugula or cheese.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking.
- The sauce can be made ahead and reheated.
- Pair with fries or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
