Steak Frites with Black Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients

For the Fries

• Sainsbury’s French Fries
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped parsley

For the Steak

• Steak of your choice
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil
• Butter
• Garlic
• Fresh rosemary

For the Black Peppercorn Sauce

• Chopped shallots
• Chopped garlic
• Crushed black peppercorns
• Brandy
• Beef stock
• Heavy cream
• Butter reserved from cooking the steak

Method

1. Make the Fries

• Cook the Sainsbury’s French Fries in an air fryer at 200°C for 12–18 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
• While the fries are still hot, toss them with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Set aside.

2. Cook the Steak

• Season both sides of the steak with salt, black pepper, and a little olive oil.
• Heat a pan until hot, then sear the steak for 1 minute on each side.
• Turn the heat down and add butter, garlic, and rosemary.
• Tilt the pan slightly and baste the steak with the melted butter for another 1 minute.
• Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

3. Make the Black Peppercorn Sauce

• Using the same pan, add the chopped shallots and garlic and sauté over medium heat until softened.
• Add the crushed black peppercorns and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
• Pour in a splash of brandy, then carefully flambé.
• Add the beef stock, scraping up all the flavourful browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Let it simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half.
• Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for another 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce becomes rich and creamy.
• Finish with a little of the reserved butter from the steak and stir until smooth.

4. Serve

• Slice the rested steak and serve with the crispy Parmesan fries.
• Pour the creamy Black Peppercorn Sauce over the steak and serve immediately.
• Steak Frites with Black Peppercorn Sauce — the perfect Steak Night at Home.