Steak and Chips

Succulent peppercorn-crusted steak served with a rich brandy cream sauce and double-cooked crispy golden homemade chips.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1240.2 kcals 2480.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 35.4 grams 70.8 grams
Fat 97.8 grams 195.5 grams
Protein 55.1 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
55
g
Unsalted Butter
divided into two portions
3
tbsp
Liquids
2
tbsp
90
ml
Meat
450
g
Rump Steak
one 4cm thick piece, sirloin also suitable
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
1
1
Salt
to taste
OilsFats
7.5
ml
Olive Oil
good quality
2
l
Sunflower Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
finely diced
450
g
Potatoes
Desirée or King Edward

Steps

  • Dry the steak and press white and black peppercorns into both sides.
  • Seal the steak in olive oil over high heat for two minutes per side.
  • Add half the butter and cook steak for 5-10 minutes, then rest.
  • Sauté shallots in remaining butter until soft.
  • Deglaze pan with Worcestershire sauce, brandy, and stock.
  • Whisk in green peppercorns, mustard, and cream, then season.
  • Wash and cut potatoes into chunky chips before soaking in water.
  • Blanch chips in oil heated to 160°C for four minutes, then drain.
  • Deep fry chips at 190°C for two minutes until golden.
  • Slice steak on diagonal and stir into the warm sauce.
  • Serve the sliced steak alongside the hot chips.