Peppercorn Sauce For Steaks

• 1/4 cup chopped shallots (you can use regular white onions)
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 3 Tbs. cognac or brandy (you can use red wine)
• 2 Tbs. drained green peppercorns in brine

1. 1/4 cup chopped shallots (you can use regular white onions)
2. 1 cup whipping cream
3. 3 Tbs. cognac or brandy (you can use red wine)
4. 2 Tbs. drained green peppercorns in brine
5. Boil stock in small saucepan till reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium high heat.
7. Season steaks with salt & pepper.
8. Cook steaks to desired doneness (about 4 minutes per side for medium rare)
9. Transfer steaks to plate (do not clean skillet).
10. Add chopped shallots/onions to skillet and saute 3 minutes.
11. Remove from heat. Add reduced beef stock, 1 cup whipping cream, 3 Tbs. cognac and green peppercorns. Boil till mixture thickens to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Season sauce to taste with pepper.
12. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.

shallots, whipping cream, cognac

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/peppercorn-sauce-for-steaks-50034108 (may not work)