STEAK WITH PEPPERCORN SAUCE

STEAK WITH PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Serves 4

 

4 shallots
2 garlic cloves
Low calorie cooking spray
250ml beef stock
2 tsp mustard powder
1 level tbsp beef gravy granules (3 syns)
2 level tbsp dried pink peppercorns
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2-3 tbsp fat-free natural fromage frais
8 x 142g lean fillet steaks (or lean steak cuts of your choice)

 

 

 

1.	Prepare the sauce:  peel and finely dice the shallots and peel and finely dice the garlic and cook in a pan sprayed with low calorie cooking spray for 1-2 mins.
2.	Mix the stock with the mustard powder, add to the pan and bring to the boil.  Add the gravy granules and pink peppercorns and cook for 1-2 mins until slightly thickened.
3.	Remove from the heat, season and stir in the fromage frais.
4.	Meanwhile, spray both sides of the steak with low calorie cooking spray and season well.
5.	Cook in a griddle pan for 3-4 mins on each side or until cooked to your liking.
6.	Serve the steak with the sauce, green beans and baked potato wedges.