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Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

Creamy Peppercorn Sauce: Your Secret to Gourmet Steak Nights

Enhance your steak dishes with this velvety Creamy Peppercorn Sauce, a perfect blend of bold flavors and creamy richness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Essential for flavor; can be omitted for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Beef Stock Provides depth and umami; use vegetable broth for vegetarian.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For luxurious smoothness; half-and-half or coconut milk can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Crushed Black Peppercorns Adds bold flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds tanginess; whole grain mustard is a good substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Peppercorn Sauce
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup of beef stock and 1 cup of heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of freshly crushed black peppercorns and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add salt to taste, let simmer for another 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat, let cool for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 15mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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