Peppercorn Sirloin Steak

🥘 Ingredients

• beef demi-glace
  1 packet
• butter
  2 tbsp
• carrots
  1 pkg
• fingerling potatoes
  1 pkg
• flour
  1 tbsp
• garlic herb butter
  2 tbsp
• gruyère cheese
  1 c
• lemon (1 tsp zest from lemon)
  1 unit
• milk
  1 c
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  ¼ cup
• parmesan cheese
  ½ cup
• scallions
  1 unit
• sirloin steak
  12 oz
• thyme (½ tsp leaves from sprigs)
  1 sprigs
• tricolor peppercorns
  1 unit

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• small pot
• large pan
• small bowl
• baking dish

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F. Pick and chop thyme . Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating greens and whites. Zest lemon , then quarter. Place tricolor peppercorns in a zip-close bag and crush with a rolling pin or heavy pan.

   thyme: 1 sprigs (½ tsp leaves from sprigs), scallions: 1 unit, lemon: 1 unit (1 tsp zest from lemon), tricolor peppercorns: 1 unit
2. 

   2

   Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil , salt, and pepper. Roast until tender ⏱️ 15 minutes , tossing halfway. Meanwhile, halve fingerling potatoes lengthwise. Place in a large, microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high ⏱️ 7 minutes ; keep in microwave until later.

   carrots: 1 pkg, olive oil: 2 tbsp, fingerling potatoes: 1 pkg
3. 

   3

   Melt garlic herb butter in a small pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and let cook ⏱️ 30 seconds . Pour in milk and whisk until smooth. Add a few whole thyme sprigs, scallion whites, and a large pinch of salt to the pot. Bring to a simmer and let bubble until thickened ⏱️ 2 minutes .

   garlic herb butter: 2 tbsp, flour: 1 tbsp, milk: 1 c
4. 

   4

   Remove pot with sauce from heat, then stir in gruyère cheese and half the parmesan cheese . Season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside. Pat sirloin steak dry with a paper towel. Season all over with plenty of salt and crushed peppercorns. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side. Set aside on a cutting board. Reduce heat under pan to medium.

   gruyère cheese: 1 c, parmesan cheese: ½ cup, sirloin steak: 12 oz
5. 

   5

   Once carrots are done, toss with lemon zest and a few squeezes of lemon juice. Preheat broiler to high. Add ½ cup water and beef demi-glace to the pan used for steak over medium heat. Cook until just thickened ⏱️ 2 minutes . Remove from heat, stir in butter , and season with salt and crushed peppercorns. Meanwhile, in a small bowl , mix panko breadcrumbs , remaining parmesan, chopped thyme, a large drizzle olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

   beef demi-glace: 1 packet, butter: 2 tbsp, panko breadcrumbs: ¼ cup
6. 

   6

   Drain any water from potatoes, then place in a baking dish . Season with salt and pepper, then pour cheese sauce over top. Sprinkle crust over. Broil until golden brown ⏱️ 3 minutes . Divide steak between plates. Drizzle with gravy. Serve with carrots and potatoes on the side. Garnish everything with scallion greens.