Description
A rich and creamy peppercorn sauce that elevates steak, chicken, or pasta with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
- 1/4 cup apple juice (optional)
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped shallot and minced garlic, sauté until translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Incorporate crushed peppercorns, optionally add apple juice, and let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add beef or chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat, slowly stir in heavy cream, simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt to taste and serve hot over steak, chicken, or pasta, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Adjust seasoning as necessary and consider adding herbs like thyme or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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