You don’t have to show your love with extravagant gifts on Father’s Day.
Why not put your time and money into something a little more heartfelt this year? Sharing a meal and quality time with Dad is a great why to show your appreciation.
That’s why Spier has shared this recipe for the occasion. Cook a delicious steak with a side of creamy mushroom-and-green-peppercorn sauce, paired with the 2012 Frans K Smit Red Blend from Spier. A simple way to make your Dad’s day!
Steak with Creamy Mushroom-and-Green-Peppercorn Sauce
Give your dad the gift of a well-cooked meal! Treat the family to a well-aged, pasture-reared steak with plenty of sauce.
Serves four. Prep and cooking time: 30min
For the sauce:
- 60ml butter
- 15ml olive oil
- 400g brown/portabellini mushrooms (sliced)
- 30ml green peppercorns (You should find these in the pickles section of your supermarket.)
- 250ml fresh cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the steak:
- 200-300g flat iron steak per person
- 30ml olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Make the sauce first. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large wide pan. Fry the mushrooms over high heat until brown, then add peppercorns. Fry for 1min. Add the cream and let it bubble and reduce for about 3-5 minutes. Don’t let it reduce completely. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and set to one side, covered, until your steak is ready.
Heat a pan or griddle until it is smoking hot. While you’re waiting, brush the steaks on both sides with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. For a medium-rare steak, place the steak in the hot pan and fry for 3.5 minutes on each side. Remove and let it rest on a plate for 3 minutes. Serve hot, topped with the sauce, with or without salad and other sides.
Serve with a glass of 2012 Spier Frans K Smit Red Blend.
About the wine
When a Merlot yield is good, it’s king. 2012 was brilliant for Merlot, which sings through the layers of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
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A recipe that will have the family gathered around the table with smiles on their faces, enjoy it with a great bottle of Spier Wine!
