Green Peppercorn Sauce

If you've never had green peppercorn sauce drizzled over a steak then you are in for a nice surprise. This also goes well with roasted vegetable or can even be used as a gravy on mashed potatoes. Brandy may be substituted for the Cognac.

• Preparation Time: 3 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Calories: 142 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons cognac
• 2 tablespoons green peppercorns in brine, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, peppercorns, and butter; cook for 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add Cognac and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until alcohol evaporates. Pour in beef broth and increase heat to bring sauce to a simmer. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add half and half, reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve.