Steak Au Poivre - Atkins - 4.5 Net Carbs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup peppercorn, mixed, crushed
4 boneless sirloin shell steaks, about 1 inch thick
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons ketchup, no sugar added
2 tablespoons cognac
salt

Preparation

To crush peppercorns, place them in a plastic bag and flatten with rolling pin or the flat side of a knife.
Spread peppercorns on work surface and press both sides of the steak into the peppercorns to coat well.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in large heavy skillet over med-high heat, until hot but not smoking.
Add 2 steaks and cook for 5 min on each side for med-rare doneness.
Remove steaks from skilelt and tent with foil.
Repeat with remaining 2 tbsp oil and steaks.
Add cream, ketchup, cognac, and salt to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any browned bits.
Lower heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minute Pour sauce over steaks and serve immediately.