£8.50–£13.50 at Tesco · around £2.77 a portion
⏱ 40 min serves 4

Steak Frites with Peppercorn Sauce

Pan-seared sirloin steak with crispy oven chips and a creamy, punchy peppercorn sauce.

SHOPPING LIST

  • sirloin steak4
  • potatoes800g
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • shallot1
  • brandy2 tbsp
  • beef stock cube1
  • double cream150ml
  • green peppercorns in brine2 tbsp
  • butter20g
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

  1. 1Preheat oven to 220°C.
  2. 2Cut potatoes into thick chips, toss with oil and salt, spread on a baking tray.
  3. 3Roast chips for 25-30 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
  4. 4Season steaks with salt and black pepper.
  5. 5Heat a frying pan over high heat, add butter, sear steaks for 3 minutes each side for medium.
  6. 6Remove steaks and rest on a warm plate.
  7. 7In the same pan, soften finely chopped shallot for 2 minutes.
  8. 8Add brandy and let bubble, then add crumbled stock cube, 100ml water, and crushed peppercorns, simmer for 3 minutes.
  9. 9Stir in cream and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  10. 10Serve each steak with a pile of chips and sauce poured over.
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