
Served with a creamy peppercorn sauce, this tender steak makes for a decadent addition to meals.
300 grams
21 Day Aged British Rump Steaks
1 unit(s)
Echalion Shallot
1 sachet(s)
Cracked Black Pepper
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
1 bunch(es)
Chives
75 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
100 milliliter(s)
Water

a) Remove the steaks from your fridge to allow them to come up to room temperature.
b) Halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces.
c) Heat a drizzle of oil in a small saucepan on medium heat. Once hot, add the shallot and stir-fry until softened, 3-4 mins.

a) Meawhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
b) Once very hot, lay the steaks into the pan and fry until browned and medium-rare, about 5 mins. Turn halfway through. TIP: Cook each side for 1 min more if you like it more well done.
c) Once cooked, transfer to a board, cover with foil and allow to rest for a couple of mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. The steak is safe to eat when browned on the outside.

a) Once the shallot has softened, add the cracked black pepper to the saucepan and fry until fragrant, 1 min. Stir in the chicken stock paste and 100ml water, then simmer until reduced by half, 2-3 mins.
b) While the sauce simmers, finely chop the chives (use scissors if easier).
c) Lower the heat, then stir in the creme fraiche and simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat and stir half the chives through your peppercorn sauce.

a) Once the steak has rested, slice into 1cm thick slices.
b) Lay onto your serving platter.
c) Drizzle over the peppercorn sauce, then sprinkle over the remaining chives to finish.