Creamy Peppercorn Sauce for Steak and Beef
Transform your steak dinners with this creamy peppercorn sauce recipe, a quick and delicious addition that takes just 15 minutes to prepare. This rich, flavorful sauce combines butter, cream, and crushed black peppercorns to elevate grilled steak or roast beef without requiring advanced culinary skills. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a special celebration, this versatile sauce impresses with its delightful balance of creamy richness and zesty pepper flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns (crushed)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
- Whisk in the beef stock, then stir in the Dijon mustard and heavy cream until well combined.
- Add the crushed black peppercorns and salt, stirring continuously as the sauce thickens for about 5-10 minutes.
- Once it coats the back of a spoon, remove from heat.
- Serve immediately over steak or transfer to a serving dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg