Pepper Steak With Brandy Sauce Recipe

Impress your loved ones with this restaurant-quality Pepper Steak with Brandy Sauce! Adapted from a Good Housekeeping recipe (Oct '02), this dish is surprisingly easy to make and delivers rich, savory flavors. The tender steak, perfectly complemented by a luscious brandy sauce, pairs beautifully with twice-baked potatoes and a bold red wine. Perfect for romantic dinners, special occasions, or any night you want to feel fancy.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 24 mins

Calories 599 kcal

Protein 51g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pepper Steak With Brandy Sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin steaks
Margarine, not used in recipe
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dry white wine, not used in recipe
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup heavy cream
Fresh chives, not used in recipe (fresh parsley is used instead)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper (any color), chopped
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

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How to Make Pepper Steak With Brandy Sauce

Season the steak generously with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over high heat. Add the steak and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned.
Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add 1 chopped onion and 1 bell pepper (any color) and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add 1 cup of beef broth, 1/4 cup brandy, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon of thyme. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the steak is cooked to your desired doneness.
Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cold butter and 2 tablespoons of flour to make a roux.
Gradually whisk the roux into the pan sauce, stirring constantly until thickened.
Stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
Slice the steak and serve it over the sauce, accompanied by twice-baked potatoes and your favorite red wine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

Fat

106g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pepper Steak With Brandy Sauce?

Pepper Steak With Brandy Sauce takes about 39 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 24 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pepper Steak With Brandy Sauce?

Pepper Steak With Brandy Sauce has approximately 599 calories per serving, with about 51 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 77 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pepper Steak With Brandy Sauce?

The key ingredients for Pepper Steak With Brandy Sauce are Whole Black Peppercorn, Salt, Beef Tenderloin Steaks, Margarine, Olive Oil, Dry White Wine. See the full list with measurements above.