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  3. Peppercorn-Crusted Steak with Creamed Spinach

Peppercorn-Crusted Steak with Creamed Spinach

Talk about satisfying!

By Ree DrummondPublished: Mar 24, 2021
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peppercorn crusted steak with creamed spinach
DANIELLE DALY
Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins

Close your eyes and you'll think you're at a fancy steakhouse!

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick salted butter
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves (2 finely chopped, 2 crushed)
  • 2 12-ounce bags baby spinach
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup tricolor peppercorns
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tri-tip or sirloin steak (1 3/4 to 2 lb.), at room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 large rosemary sprigs

Directions

    1. Step 1Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook 30 seconds.
    2. Step 2Add the spinach to the skillet in handfuls, stirring after each addition. Cook until all the spinach is wilted, about 12 minutes. Push the spinach to one side of the skillet. Add the cream cheese to the other side and smash it until mostly melted, about 2 minutes, then stir into the spinach. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and the nutmeg. Keep warm.
    3. Step 3Put the peppercorns and sugar in a resealable plastic bag and crush using a rolling pin or skillet. Season the steak with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, then coat both sides with the peppercorn mixture, pressing to adhere.
    4. Step 4Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Swirl the olive oil in the pan. Add the steak and cook until well browned and the internal temperature registers between 105 ̊ and 110 ̊ on an instant- read thermometer, about 6 minutes per side.
    5. Step 5Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, the rosemary and crushed garlic to the skillet. Tilt the pan toward you and spoon the butter over the steak until the crust is burnished and the internal temperature is 115 ̊ for medium rare, about 5 more minutes.
    6. Step 6Transfer the steak to a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice the steak against the grain and serve with the creamed spinach.
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