Peppercorn Steak with Cream Sauce and Sides
A quick and satisfying steak dinner with a creamy peppercorn sauce, served with grilled tomatoes and mac and cheese. Perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 750
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 2 steaks steak
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 2 cups macaroni and cheese
- 1 tbsp chives
Instructions
- 1
Crush the 1 tbsp peppercorns coarsely and press onto both sides of the 2 steaks. Season with salt.
- 2
Heat a skillet over high heat, add the steaks and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, until browned and firm to the touch.
- 3
Remove steaks, reduce heat to medium, pour in the 0.5 cup cream and scrape up browned bits. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- 4
In the same skillet, grill the 2 tomatoes cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until charred and softened.
- 5
Serve steaks with sauce, tomatoes, and 2 cups mac and cheese, garnished with 1 tbsp chopped chives.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
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