Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy pepper sauce, perfect for enhancing your steak or any grilled meat. This easy-to-make sauce combines the boldness of crushed peppercorns with the sweetness of shallots and a luxurious creaminess that elevates every bite. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can whip up this delightful sauce in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions. Whether drizzled over perfectly cooked steak or served as a dip for grilled vegetables, this sauce is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons crushed mixed peppercorns (black and green)
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream (30% fat)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop shallots and garlic, crush peppercorns, and measure out liquids.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot over medium heat. Sauté shallots for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in crushed peppercorns and toast for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and deglaze with vegetable broth. Return to stove, add beef broth, bring to a boil, and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until reduced.
- Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard; simmer for another 5-10 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg