Steak, fries, and a creamy peppercorn sauce for Valentine’s Day? Say less. 😋❤️
#steak #steakdinner #aupoivre #creamy #peppercorn #sauce #steakfrites #frenchfries #evaporatedmilk #recipes #ValentinesDay #inspo #carnationmilk #carnationnation Steak Frites Au Poivre Steak in a creamy peppercorn sauce with fries 2 NY Strip steaks about 1 inch thick Salt ¼ c black peppercorns 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 Tbsp butter 4 thyme sprigs 2 garlic cloves 1 shallot, minced ¼ c brandy or cognac 1 ¼ c chicken stock 1 ¼ c Carnation Evaporated Milk 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp Dijon mustard For the Fries ½ bag of your favorite freezer french fries Salt Parmesan cheese Parsley, minced How to make steak au poivre with evaporated milk 1. Place peppercorns inside a clean kitchen towel and with a mallet or pan carefully crush the peppercorns. You can alternately use a mortal and pestle or spice grinder to grind the peppercorns coarsely. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. 2. Pat steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season steaks liberally with salt on both sides. Pour the black peppercorns onto a plate or shallow dish. Evenly press one side of the steak into the peppercorns. Place peppercorn side up. Reserve any leftover peppercorns for the sauce. 3. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees, and place a cooling rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside. 4. Start on the fries. Preheat the air fryer and prepare the french fries according to the package directions while you cook the steak. 5. In a large cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Press the steak fat side down to render off some of the fat and cook for about 2 minutes. Press the steaks pepper side down and cook until the peppercorns are well-toasted. About 3 minutes. Flip to the other side. Add butter, garlic, and thyme and cook basting the steaks with a spoon. 3 minutes. Steaks will be cooked medium rare to medium depending on the thickness. Place steaks on the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. 6. Pour all but 1 Tbsp of the reserved fat, remove garlic and thyme, and set aside. Turn the heat down to medium. Add shallot and any reserved peppercorns. Cook until the shallot is soft. About 2 minutes. Add brandy or cognac and cook until the alcohol smell has burned off and evaporated. About 2 minutes. 7. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits at the bottom. Add Carnation Evaporated Milk and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water and slowly pour into the sauce while whisking. Allow the sauce to cook until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt and stir in Dijon mustard. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. 8. Rub reserved garlic clove in a metal bowl (or chop and mix with the french fries for more garlic taste). Toss french fries in a bowl with salt and parmesan cheese to taste. Finish with parsley. 9. Transfer au poivre sauce to a gravy boat or serving container. Slice steaks, top with flaky salt if desired, and serve with the french fries and sauce for a delicious Valentine’s Day dinner!