Strip Steaks with Creamy Peppercorn Pan Sauce
Strip Steaks with Creamy Peppercorn Pan Sauce balances a rich, velvety cream base with the bold bite of crushed peppercorns and a hint of cognac. Shallots, garlic, and thyme round out the flavor for a steakhouse-style finish that’s perfect for date night or a special weeknight dinner. Serve with potatoes or crisp greens to soak up every drop.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Strip Steaks with Creamy Peppercorn Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 32
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, then season both sides with sea salt.
- 3
Set whole peppercorns on a wooden cutting board and crack them using an iron skillet or a heavy pan. Lightly pound the peppercorns, then rub them in a circular motion over the board until the pieces are fairly uniform and coarser than ground black pepper. Press the cracked pepper onto both sides of the steaks; let them stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- 4
Heat butter and olive oil in a 10-inch iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter stops sizzling and the oil is hot, lower the heat to medium and carefully lay the steaks in the hot oil. Cook about 3 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center reads 120 degrees F (50 degrees C) for medium-rare.
- 5
Transfer the steaks from the pan and tent them with aluminum foil to keep warm. In the same skillet over medium-low heat, add the minced shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme sprigs; cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
- 6
Take the pan off the heat and slowly, carefully pour in the cognac (adding cognac over heat or too quickly could make it ignite). Return the pan to the burner and stir to combine. Cook until the liquid evaporates.
- 7
Stir in the cream and continue cooking until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 8
For serving, spread the sauce on a serving platter. Slice the steaks thinly on the diagonal and place them on top of the sauce. Garnish with additional thyme sprigs, if desired.
- Calories 868.33 kcal High 43%
- Protein 62.62 g Good Source 125%
- Carbohydrate 9.56 g 3%
- Total Fat 61.38 g High 79%
- Saturated Fat 28.56 g High 143%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 269.45 mg High 90%
- Sodium 873.3 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 0.77 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 4.13 g --
- Added Sugars 3.15 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 108.67 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.9 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 819.64 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 38.09 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.99 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Strip Steaks with Creamy Peppercorn Pan Sauce is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Cognac, Fresh Thyme, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 868.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Strip Steaks with Creamy Peppercorn Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Cognac, Fresh Thyme, Heavy Cream, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Strip Steaks with Creamy Peppercorn Pan Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 868.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Strip Steaks with Creamy Peppercorn Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Strip Steaks with Creamy Peppercorn Pan Sauce healthy?
- Strip Steaks with Creamy Peppercorn Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 868.33 calories and 62.62 g of protein, or 125% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 873.3 mg (38% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 28.56 g (143% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.15 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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