Sizzle up a big fat juicy steak for you and your family in just a few minutes on your stovetop for an easy weeknight meal. This butter-basted garlic and whole peppercorn fillet steak rivals that of any restaurant and will quickly become your go-to steak recipe.
Cooking a great fillet to perfection actually takes less time and effort than we think. It’s however important not to skimp on the quality of the ingredients. When you only have a handful of ingredients in a recipe, they’ve all got to be good! Only real butter, fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil will do.
Another tip to ensure culinary success is to use a cast-iron pan or skillet. It’s perfect for heat retention and caramelises all those flavoursome bits.
So what is butter basting? Basically the steak sizzles away and while it does, you tilt the pan and spoon melted butter that’s been cooked with the garlic and whole peppercorns over it.
Spoon the remaining garlic and whole peppercorn sauce from the pan over the steak when presenting for an even tastier result.
Combine it with some pan-fried or oven-roasted vegetables for a wholesome meal. Spoon the remaining garlic and whole peppercorn sauce from the pan over the steak when presenting for an even tastier experience. And leave some sauce for roasted potatoes! Pre-cook the potatoes and crisp them up in the pan with the remaining garlic and peppercorn sauce. And just like that, you can enjoy this peppercorn fillet!
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