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Au Poivre Peppercorn Steak Sauce
Au Poivre Peppercorn Sauce for steak can also be used for chicken or vegetables. An easy, creamy beef sauce spiked with peppercorns and Dijon mustard.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder*
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 fresh thyme springs
- 2 tablespoons brandy , optional
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 5 tablespoons white peppercorns , crushed
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot or corn starch
Instructions
- Heat butter over medium heat in a heavy bottom sauce pan.
- Whisk in beef bouillon. When bouillon starts to brown, whisk in water, dijon mustard, fresh thyme springs, brandy (optional) and heavy cream. Bring to a low simmer.
- Add crushed peppercorns, stirring well.
- Ladle out a small amount of sauce, whisking with arrowroot or cornstarch. Return to mixture to thicken. Stir until it sticks to the back of a wooden spoon. Remove woody pieces of thyme springs.
- Serve over your favorite steak.
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Notes
- *You can use 1 cup beef broth or stock instead of bouillon and water.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
830IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2.3mg
(3%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.