Roast Sirloin with Black Peppercorn Crust

Roast Sirloin with Black Peppercorn Crust

2 T. Black Peppercorns
1 lb. Lean Sirloin Steak, trimmed of fat
1 T. Olive Oil
3 Scallion, chopped fine
2 T. Dry White Wine (table wine, not cooking wine)
1 C. Beef Broth

Preheat oven to 500degrees (broiler). Crush peppercorns very coarsely and coat both sides of steak with pepper. Heat a heavy ovenproof skillet over medium high heat until warm. Add olive oil and heat until nearly smoking, about 1 minute. Add steak and cook 30 seconds on one side, then turn. Transfer skillet to upper third of the oven and roast uncovered 4 minutes for rare 6 minutes for medium rare, 8 minutes for medium-well. Transfer steak to platter and slice thin. Add scallions to pan and heat on stovetop over medium heat for 30 seconds, add white wine and cook for 1 minute. Add broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits, until reduced by about half. Serve steak with sauce

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