Classic French Steak Au Poivre Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Steak au poivre (pronounced "Oh-pwahv") is a classic french steak recipe. "Au piove" Is french for "Peppered, " And the dish features a perfectly cooked steak crusted with cracked peppercorns. It's typically served with a rich, creamy pan sauce flavored with cognac or brandy ladeled on top. Cognac is the traditional ingredient since steak au poivre is a french recipe and cognac is a type of brandy made in france. So to be truly authentic, use cognac, but any good quality brandy will also work. Serve steak au poivre with french fries for a traditional meal, or try roasted potatoes or green beans for a healthier option.

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30minstotal
10minsPrep
20minsCook
30m.total
10m.Prep
20m.Cook
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Ingredients for Classic French Steak Au Poivre Recipe

  • 1 Boneless strip steaks
  • 1/4 tablespoon Whole black peppercorns
  • As required Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 0.13 cup Cognac
Nutrition
value
72
calories per serving
7 g Fat< 1 g Protein2 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    7g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Carbs
    2g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    2g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    7g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    23mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    27mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    4mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    1mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    12mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    14mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats