Steak with Creamy Mushroom Peppercorn Sauce - Slimming Eats recipes (2024)

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Stop and look for one second at this delicious Steak with Creamy Mushroom Peppercorn Sauce - yum!

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Sometimes steak just isn't complete without a creamy peppercorn sauce and this one is low calorie and tastes amazing.

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How do you like your steak? Years ago I probably wouldn't of eaten steak unless it was well done and charred, now however, I always order mine medium. When cooking a steak at home, it has to be my cast iron pan, you get a lovely sear like you just will not get with any other pan. I have one like this:

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All steak really needs is good seasoning and it will taste amazing, but when I want a sauce, this is my go to and if you ever need a good excuse to make this sauce, mushrooms are a great food, so you are adding some vegetable to your plate with this. You can choose any type of mushrooms you like, but I always choose cremini for this dish. They have a dark colour to regular mushroom and a slightly richer flavour.

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I like to serve this Steak with Creamy Mushroom Peppercorn Sauce with fries and some green veg of choice, sauteed shredded brussel sprouts are a great one when in season. This would also be great with any potato side - regular or sweet potato

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Steak with Creamy Mushroom Peppercorn Sauce

Yield: SERVES 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

This recipe is gluten and Weight Watchers friendly

WW Smart Points - 7

Ingredients

  • 2 Steaks (trimmed of visible fat) - approx 6oz/170g
  • 200g of mushrooms
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons of low fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup/240ml of beef stock
  • grinded black peppercorns
  • fresh parsley
  • spray oil

Instructions

  1. Heat a cast iron pan or skillet or a medium high heat, spray with spray oil. Season steaks well with salt and black pepper and add to the hot pan and fry to your liking. (If you prefer you can cook this on a grill pan)
  2. While steaks are cooking you can make up the sauce
  3. Spray a frying pan with spray oil over a medium heat, add the mushrooms and the crushed garlic and fry until lightly golden.
  4. Season well with some grinded black peppercorns (from a pepper mill)
  5. Stir in the cream cheese and the stock and whisk till smooth. Reduce heat and allow to simmer until sauce thickens. If sauce reduces too much just add a little more stock.
  6. Sprinkle with some fresh parsley and serve the sauce over the steaks with your choice of sides

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size 1 SERVING
Amount Per ServingCalories 394Total Fat 11.4gSaturated Fat 4.9gCholesterol 108mgSodium 536.5mgCarbohydrates 8.1gFiber 1.6gSugar 4.4gProtein 61.6g

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Comments

  1. Clare says

    This sauce is amazing! I never thought to use Philly for a creamy sauce and I rarely remember to buy cream. I've used the idea several times just to make a general, light creamy sauce to go with pasta since discovering the recipe. Great idea, thanks!

  2. Andra says

    Loved this creamy sauce, went great with the prime rib. Adding the low fat cream cheese made this sauce feel special.

  3. Rona says

    Best sauce for steak EVER!

  4. Emily Vint says

    Was absolutely delicious first time making it and won't be last!

  5. Amanda stott says

    Made this sauce for tea tonight. Delicious. This is my go to sauce from now on. Thankyou

  6. Terry Lewis says

    This sauce is lovely!

  7. Michelle crutcher says

    Stunning! Still can't believe how gorgeous the sauce was. It was so delicious and tastes like it's packed with syns

  8. N smith says

    Unbelievable. Peppercorn sauce is my favourite sauce. Its even better than shop bought. So quick to make. Thank you, your recipes are great - when are you bringing out a cookbook? ‍♀️

    Diet? What diet? Certainly doesn’t feel like one!!

    5 star recipe ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  9. Megan says

    Made this tonight! Amazing! Tastes like it’s full of subs which is even better! 🙂

  10. Claire says

    Love this tasty low syn recipe and adapted for vegetarian use by using Quorn Beef steak and a spoonful of marmite instead of beef stock! Delicious substitutes!

  11. Jenny says

    This sauce is simply amazing. It is my go to recipe for peppercorn sauce, even my family and friends that aren't on diets request this everytime we have steak.
    Thank you so much for these recipes, they make healthy eating and weight loss a way of life not a sacrifice

  12. Sheila Sears says

    Amazing sauce with steak or a pork chop.

  13. Karen Webb says

    This was absolutely delicious, felt like a real treat.

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Steak with Creamy Mushroom Peppercorn Sauce - Slimming Eats recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is creamy peppercorn sauce made of? ›

Ingredients
  1. 1 tbsp butter.
  2. 2 large shallots, finely chopped.
  3. 3 tsp green peppercorns, in brine, drained.
  4. 3 tbsp brandy.
  5. 100ml red wine.
  6. 200ml good-quality beef stock.
  7. 4 tbsp double cream.

How do you make peppercorn sauce thicker? ›

If you would like an even thicker sauce, mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and add to sauce, whisking continuously. Cook for 1 minute more. Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Taste and add season with more kosher salt and crushed black pepper as needed.

What does peppercorn sauce taste like? ›

Q: What does peppercorn sauce taste like? A: Peppercorn sauce has a creamy, rich taste with warm notes of black pepper.

Does peppercorn sauce keep? ›

Shelf life guarantee & Storage Instructions:

If freezing, freeze on the day of purchase and use within one year. Defrost fully before use. Do not refreeze once defrosted. Once opened, use within 3 days.

What is the difference between pepper sauce and peppercorn sauce? ›

Hot pepper sauce refers to any spicy sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredient. The term pepper sauce is at time used to refer to peppercorn sauce, which is prepared by adding freshly ground peppercorns( black and green) paste to cream or butter or tomatoes.

What is another name for peppercorn sauce? ›

The famous old sauce beloved of steak aficionados, usually termed simply peppercorn sauce, or pepper sauce (not to be confused with North America's ubiquitous 'hot sauce'), and the classic dish called Steak au Poivre are not exactly the same thing. One is all about the sauce, the other about the steak.

How to make peppercorn sauce Jamie Oliver? ›

Ingredients
  1. Canned Goods. • 100 ml Concentrated organic beef stock.
  2. Baking & Spices. • 1 tsp Peppercorns, white.
  3. Oils & Vinegars. • 1 Olive oil.
  4. Dairy. • 2 tsp Butter, unsalted. • 30 ml Double cream.
  5. Beer, Wine & Liquor. • 40 ml Brandy. • 125 ml White wine, dry.
  6. Other. • 175 g Fillet steak ideally 3-4cm thick.

Does tomato paste make sauce thicker? ›

One of the best ways to make use of tomato paste is to treat it as a natural thickening agent for tomato-based sauces, says Arturo. In addition to helping to alter the consistency of your sauce, this pantry staple will also help to further enhance the rich, savory flavors of tomato sauce.

Does peppercorn sauce keep in the fridge? ›

Can be made ahead and kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, add 1-2 tbsp stock or cream to peppercorn sauce in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.

How to season steak? ›

How do you prepare and season steak? The best way to season steak is to add a generous amount of salt to both sides about 45 minutes before cooking. Then, just before cooking, add your other spices, like black pepper and garlic powder, ensuring that you cover both sides of the steak.

Does peppercorn sauce go out of date? ›

Does pepper sauce go bad? Let's find out! So as we've discussed before, you know that pepper sauce and hot sauces need vinegar to stay fresh. Since WAWM® sauces are made with the right amount of vinegar to achieve a long lasting shelf life (2 years!) that's how long you know your pepper sauce will be good at a minimum.

How do you thicken peppercorn sauce without cornstarch? ›

The most readily available sauce-thickener is flour. For a too-thin sauce, try adding a slurry (equal parts flour and water, whisked together) or beurre manie (equal parts softened butter and flour, kneaded together to form a paste)—both are ideal thickeners for rich and creamy sauces, such as steak sauce recipes.

How do you tone down peppercorn sauce? ›

Sour cream, yogurt, ghee, butter and milk can all neutralize the pepper flavor, depending on the dish. Mix in a small amount of a dairy and see if you taste a difference. Cream or milk helps balance out broth-heavy dishes, as well as a variety of other recipes.

What is peppercorn dressing made of? ›

Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, vinegar and garlic in bowl. Gradually whisk in pepper mixture until incorporated. Season with salt. Dressing can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 4 days.

What is the active ingredient in peppercorn? ›

The main active ingredient in black peppercorns is piperine, which is the source of black pepper's characteristic heat.

Is creamy pepper sauce spicy? ›

Whataburger Creamy Pepper Sauce is a great burger topping, sandwich spread, or dipping sauce. Chipotle peppers in adobo gives it the right amount of flavor and spicy kick.

What does white peppercorn taste like? ›

Typically considered milder in flavor than black pepper, white pepper has a bright, earthy flavor. While white pepper has an introductory hot taste, some detect hints of must and ginger that complement its subtle heat.

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