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Grilled Strip Loin with Black Peppercorn Sauce

These Grilled Strip Loin with Black Peppercorn Sauce sure hit the stop. It was thick cut Argentinian steak smothered in a peppery sauce, delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: dinner, sauce, Steak
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 720kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the steak

  • 1 lb strip loin steaks My steaks were about 1 inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh crushed black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Black Peppercorn Sauce

  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2/3 cups cream
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons slightly crushed black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Season the steaks on both sides with black pepper and salt. Bring to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • In a glass, combine the cornstarch and water. Stir until combined and set aside.
  • Make the sauce while the steaks are coming to room temperature.
    Set a small sauce pan over a medium high heat on the stove top. Add the olive oil and crushed garlic. Stir for about a minute and add the red wine. Bring to a boil and then turn heat to low and let the wine reduce by about half. Next, add the beef broth and bring back to a boil. Again, reduce heat and leave it to simmer for about 20 minutes or until it has reduced again by about a half. Add the cooking cream and black peppercorns and bring back to a boil for a quick second before reducing the heat. Thicken the sauce with the cornstarch mixture and stir well until smooth and thick. Remove from heat.
  • Heat a heavy bottomed skillet over high heat. If you have a cast iron grill pan, it will work best. Make sure the pan is really hot, about 5 minutes preheating. Add the olive oil and place the steaks in the grill pan. Cook for about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes and flip. Cook the other side for about the same amount of time.
  • Remove from pan and place on a plate and loosely cover with foil. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the steak with the sauce either on the side or over the steak.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Strip Loin with Black Peppercorn Sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 720 Calories from Fat 576
% Daily Value*
Fat 64g98%
Saturated Fat 28g175%
Cholesterol 231mg77%
Sodium 2054mg89%
Potassium 947mg27%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 1166IU23%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.