Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

Elevate your next meal with this luxurious Creamy Peppercorn Sauce, a perfect accompaniment for steak, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. This rich and velvety sauce combines the warmth of coarsely crushed black peppercorns with the depth of beef stock, a touch of brandy, and the decadent smoothness of heavy cream. Sautéed shallots add a delicate sweetness, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley provides a refreshing finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy, restaurant-quality sauce is ideal for impressing dinner guests or adding a gourmet flair to weeknight meals. Whether poured generously over a juicy steak or drizzled on roasted veggies, this sauce guarantees a flavor-packed experience with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium, finely chopped shallots
• 60 ml brandy
• 125 ml beef stock or broth
• 125 ml heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon, coarsely crushed black peppercorns
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to bubble.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until they soften and become translucent.

Step 3

Carefully add the brandy to the saucepan and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the beef stock to the pan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it simmer and reduce for about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the heavy cream and coarsely crushed black peppercorns, mixing well to combine all the flavors.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Season the sauce with salt and adjust to taste if necessary.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve the creamy peppercorn sauce over steaks, grilled meats, or vegetables immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(393.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	827.4

Total Fat 65.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 190.8mg	0%
Sodium 1831.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 3.6g
Protein 3.6g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 61.9mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 335.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.8%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 8.0%