Steak au Poivre Pasta

Yum yum yum! Made this with mom and we all absolutely loved it!

 

Original recipe credit: https://www.foodandwine.com/steak-au-poivre-pasta-8621647

Ingredients:

8 oz. mafaldine pasta (dry weight), broken into 1-3 inch lengths

1 1/4 lb. beef strip steak, trimmed and cut into 1" cubes

2 1/2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper, divided

1/2 T. kosher salt

1 T. canola oil

5 T. unsalted butter, divided

1/2 c. finely chopped shallots

1/4 c. brandy 

1/2 c. unsalted beef (or chicken) stock

8 oz. crème fraîche

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 oz. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

 

Directions:

 

1. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. When draining the pasta, reserve 1/2 c. of the cooking water and set aside.

 

2. Meanwhile, pat steak dry with paper towels, then sprinkle with 2 tsp. of the pepper and 1 tsp. of the kosher salt.

 

3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil plus 1 T. of the butter. Once melted and combined, add half the steak pieces, being sure to keep space between pieces. Cook, undisturbed, for around 1 min, then flip and repeat for each side. 

4. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining steak pieces. Do not wipe skillet clean.

 

5. Reduce heat to medium and add the shallots and thyme to skillet. Cook, stirring often, until shallots have softened (~2 min).

 

6. Carefully deglaze skillet with the brandy, stirring and scraping up browned bits, for around 30 sec. Pour in the beef/chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Keep at simmer for 2 min.  

7. Stir in the remaining 4 T. of butter, 1 T. at a time, until sauce is glossy and smooth. 

8. Stir in crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, and remaining 1/2 tsp. each of pepper and kosher salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened (~ 5 min.)

 

9. Add the drained pasta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1/4 c. of the reserved cooking water. Stir to combine and coat. If needed, add additional cooking water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

 

10. Stir in the steak cubes and cook for 1 additional minute. Serve and enjoy!