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Flat Iron Steak with Pepper Sauce
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Flat Iron Steak with Pepper Sauce
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Flat Iron Steak with Pepper Sauce

This Flat Iron Steak with Pepper Sauce recipe offers a special, delicious, and easy-to-prepare lunch or dinner idea. It features a high-quality flat iron steak with a simple, yet rich pepper sauce. You can use a pre-mixed pepper blend or create your own at home. If a blend isn't available, a small amount of freshly ground black pepper can be used to avoid excessive spiciness.
#Steak
#Dinner
#Easy
#Pepper Sauce
#Special Occasion
Seared Flat Iron Steak
Seared Flat Iron Steak

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
2
Servings
Medium
Contemporary / Latin American Inspired
Spanish
Nutrition (per serving)
700
Calories
55g
Protein
12g
Carbs
50g
Fat
Sliced Steak with Sauce
Sliced Steak with Sauce

Ingredients

  • Flat Iron Steak

    1 piece
  • Olive Oil

    1 tbsp
  • Salt

    To taste
  • Pepper Mix
    (or freshly ground black pepper)

    1 tsp
  • Butter

    1 tbsp
  • Garlic
    (minced)

    1 clove
  • Onion
    (finely chopped)

    1 small
  • Whiskey or Brandy

    1 cup
  • Cooking Cream
    (or heavy cream)

    1 cup
  • Fresh Parsley
    (for garnish, chopped)

Servings: 2
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Close-up of Finished Dish
Close-up of Finished Dish

Instructions

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  • 1

    Pat the flat iron steak dry and season generously with olive oil, salt, and pepper mix on both sides.
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    Pat the flat iron steak dry and season generously with olive oil, salt, and pepper mix on both sides.
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    Patting the steak dry helps achieve a better crust.
  • 2

    Heat a pan to high heat and sear the seasoned steak for 3-4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
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    Heat a pan to high heat and sear the seasoned steak for 3-4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; sear in batches if necessary.
  • 3

    Remove the seared steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes.
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    Remove the seared steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes.
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    Resting allows juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender steak.
  • 4

    In the same pan, melt butter and sautรฉ minced garlic and finely chopped onion until fragrant.
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    In the same pan, melt butter and sautรฉ minced garlic and finely chopped onion until fragrant.
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    Scrape up any browned bits from the steak for added flavor.
  • 5

    Carefully pour whiskey or brandy into the pan to deglaze, scraping the bottom to release any stuck bits. Let it reduce slightly.
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    Carefully pour whiskey or brandy into the pan to deglaze, scraping the bottom to release any stuck bits. Let it reduce slightly.
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    Be careful when adding alcohol to a hot pan, as it may flare up.
  • 6

    Stir in cooking cream and additional pepper mix. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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    Stir in cooking cream and additional pepper mix. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
  • 7

    Slice the rested flat iron steak against the grain into even strips.
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    Slice the rested flat iron steak against the grain into even strips.
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    Slicing against the grain ensures maximum tenderness.
  • 8

    Arrange the sliced steak on a plate, generously spoon the pepper sauce over it, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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    Arrange the sliced steak on a plate, generously spoon the pepper sauce over it, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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    Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
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