Beef Rump Steak with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Ever wanted to know how to re-create that lovely Rump Steak with Green Peppercorn Sauce at home? It’s easier than you think.

• 1kg Ritchies beef rump steak
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sauce

• 25g butter
• 1 medium clove garlic, crushed
• 300ml thickened cream
• ½ cup low salt beef stock
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 55g can green peppercorns in brine, drained
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Rub olive oil into the steak and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat a grill plate or frying pan to hot. Fry the steak turning once till done to your liking (for about 2-3 minutes on both sides for medium rare). Remove from the grill and set aside covered in foil to rest while you make the sauce.
3. In a medium frying pan on a medium heat, add the butter and garlic, cook for about a minute or until the garlic smells fragrant.
4. Stir in the cream, beef stock, and mustard then whisk together. Add the green peppercorns and bring to a fast simmer. Reduce until thick. Pour in any juices from the resting steak. Stir, add a generous grind of black pepper and check the seasoning.
5. Cut the steak into thick slices and serve drizzled with the green peppercorn sauce, with thick potato wedges and a fresh salad.

For a richer sauce, add 2 tablespoons of brandy along with the beef stock

Serves: 4.

Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Locate your nearest Ritchies Supermarket at www.ritchies.com.au