Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 tblsp. whole black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• 4 New York strip steaks (about 12 oz. each)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

Combine peppercorns and pepper; rub over both sides of steaks. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle the salt in a large skillet; heat on high until salt begins to brown. Add steaks and sear on both sides. Add butter; reduce heat to medium-high. Cook steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side. Add Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce; cook each side 2-3 minutes longer or until meat is done as desired. Remove steaks and keep warm. Add cream to the skillet; cook and stir until smooth. Serve over steaks.

4 servings

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: "1998 Taste of Home Annual Recipes"
Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@att.net
Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce