Steak Au Poivre - Atkins - 4.5 Net Carbs

• 1/4 cup peppercorn, mixed, crushed
• 4 boneless sirloin shell steaks, about 1 inch thick
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons ketchup, no sugar added
• 2 tablespoons cognac
• salt

1. To crush peppercorns, place them in a plastic bag and flatten with rolling pin or the flat side of a knife.
2. Spread peppercorns on work surface and press both sides of the steak into the peppercorns to coat well.
3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in large heavy skillet over med-high heat, until hot but not smoking.
4. Add 2 steaks and cook for 5 min on each side for med-rare doneness.
5. Remove steaks from skilelt and tent with foil.
6. Repeat with remaining 2 tbsp oil and steaks.
7. Add cream, ketchup, cognac, and salt to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any browned bits.
8. Lower heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minute Pour sauce over steaks and serve immediately.

peppercorn, boneless sirloin shell, olive oil, heavy cream, ketchup, cognac, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/steak-au-poivre-atkins-4-5-net-carbs-498018 (may not work)