New York Steak au Poivre

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 4 New York strips
* ½ cup black peppercorns freshly cracked
* ¼ cup butter softened
* olive oil for cooking
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 ounce brandy
* 1 large shallot clove chopped fine
* ¼ cup parsley
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream
* 1 cup beef stock
== Directions ==
# Place sauté pan over heat and coat bottom of pan with olive oil and allow it to heat to medium hot temperature.
# While pan is heating season steak with salt then lightly coat each one on both sides with cracked peppercorns thoroughly.
# Place each steak in pan and sear each side well.
# Remove steaks and place in oven to complete cooking to desired doneness.
# Drain pan and add 2 teaspoons soft butter, chopped shallots and additional cracked black pepper.
# Caramelize shallots and add brandy carefully.
# Flame brandy and cook 1 minute then add beef stock and heavy cream.
# Cook until thickened then add remaining butter and whisk until smooth.
# Place steaks on warmed dinner plate and pour some sauce over top.
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