Description
Garlic Peppercorn Steak Bites are tender, juicy pieces of beef tenderloin seared to perfection and served with a rich, creamy peppercorn sauce. Perfect as a savory appetizer or a main dish with mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Steak:
Drizzle of high-heat oil
0.5–0.7 kg beef tenderloin
1 tsp salt & pepper
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 tbsp butter - Sauce:
1 shallot, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp flour
1/4 cup beef stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
20–30 whole peppercorns, crushed or slightly cracked
Salt & pepper, to taste
Chives, chopped, for garnish
Mashed potatoes, optional for serving
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of high-heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper.
- Sear steak bites in the hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until desired doneness. Add crushed garlic and butter, basting steak for extra flavor. Remove steak from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over shallots and garlic and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add beef stock, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and crushed peppercorns. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return steak bites to the skillet and coat with sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve with mashed potatoes if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly crushed peppercorns for the most aromatic flavor.
- Cook steak bites to medium-rare or preferred doneness to maintain tenderness.
- The sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Optional: serve with roasted vegetables instead of mashed potatoes for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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