Pepper Steak with Roasted New Potatoes and Asparagus
Cooking Time:
0:15 (approx.)A French-inspired classic gets some extra zip with oyster sauce and toasted sesame oil. Match to fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz, and Zinfandel.
INGREDIENTS
4
6oz/8oz (175g/250g) New York steaks
1
cup (250 ml)
red wine
3
tbsp (50 ml)
oyster sauce, to taste
2
tbsp (30 ml)
finely chopped shallots
1
tbsp (20 ml)
dijon mustard
1
tbsp (20 ml)
dark Soya sauce (for colour, optional)
2
tbsp (30 ml)
coarsely ground black peppercorns
1
tbsp (20 ml)
coarse sea salt or kosher salt
1
tbsp (20 ml)
chilled butter (optional)
1/2
cup (130 ml)
whipping cream
DIRECTIONS
- Season each steak on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until smoking.
- Add steaks and sear both sides until golden brown about 2 minutes on each side.
- Transfer steaks to a baking sheet and place in oven; cook for 5 minutes (for medium rare).
- When cooked, remove from oven and allow to rest on stovetop for 3 to 5 minutes. You may substitute lamb chops, veal or chicken.
- Meanwhile, lower heat on stove to medium high. Add shallots to skillet; stir and cook until softened and golden, about 1 minute.
- Add red wine and bring to a boil, stirring to loosen drippings in skillet. Continue to cook until wine is reduced to one third in volume.
- Add oyster sauce, mustard, whipping cream and pan juices from steak (if any) and bring to boil, whisking constantly until sauce is slightly thickened.
- Season with salt to taste.
- If desired, for a smoother sauce, strain sauce through a fine sieve.
- Return sauce to skillet over low heat.
- Season with extra pepper if a spicier sauce is desired.
- Add butter and whisk until incorporated.
- To serve, place each steak on a warmed plate. Garnish each plate with a portion of vegetables.
- Spoon a portion of sauce onto steaks and serve immediately.





