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Strip Steaks with Pepper Cream Reduction

This dish of strip steaks is great on a steak or over pasta.

Ingredients

  • 2 ea. (12–16 ounces) 1 inch-thick New York strip steaks
  • Salt
  • 1 tbsp cracked black peppercorns, divided
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ tsp olive oil (not extra-virgin)
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. 1
    Season each steak with salt and a pinch of cracked pepper on both sides. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Melt butter with olive oil in a stainless steel skillet (don't use nonstick) over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Add steaks and cook 4–5 minutes per side for medium rare, 6–7 minutes for medium, and 8–9 minutes for toast.
  4. 4
    Remove steaks from pan and keep warm.
  5. 5
    Pour out pan drippings but do not scrape browned bits off. Deglaze pan with broth and bring to a boil over high heat until reduced by ⅔.
  6. 6
    Add remaining ingredients and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced to ½ cup.
  7. 7
    Drizzle sauce over steaks and serve warm.
Category
Side Dishes
Method
Frying