Pepper Steak (Entrecote au Poivre) | Pepper Steak (Entrecote au Poivre) Recipes | Pepper Steak (Entrecote au Poivre) Recipe

Slowly heat a large heavy skillet until very hot. Trim fat from steak and melt the fat in the skillet. Rub all sides of steak with 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Sear the steak, over high heat in hot fat, about 2 minutes on each side or until well browned. Reduce heat to medium, pan broil the steak 8-10 minutes on each side for medium rare. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining ingredients, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, remove from heat.

Place steak on a heated platter and keep warm. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings and drain the rest. Return reserved drippings to pan, stir in consomme mixture. Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes. Pour over steak and serve.