Steak au Poivre for Two

Steak au Poivre for Two

by Susan Hanna If you are planning a special dinner for two, try this steak au poivre from NYT Cooking. Crush peppercorns and dredge the steak in them. Sear the steak on both sides and finish cooking in the oven. Set the steak aside to rest. In the same skillet, cook the shallot, add the cognac, reduce the sauce and then add the stock. When the sauce has thickened, remove from heat, add the butter and cream and season. Slice the steak and serve …