Ingredients
For the steak
drizzle olive oil
1 sirloin steak
2 tbsp ground black pepper
For the potatoes
30g/1oz unsalted butter
200ml/7fl oz hot water
110g/4oz new potatoes, cut into thick slices
For the sauce
55ml/2fl oz chicken or vegetable stock
3 tbsp red wine
3 tbsp double cream
Method
1. For the potatoes, heat the butter in a pan. Pour in the hot water and then add the potato slices. Cover with foil and cook for 10-12 minutes over a gentle heat until the potato is tender.
2. For the steak, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Coat the steak in the pepper and then pan fry the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side, or according to personal taste.
3. To make the sauce, reduce the chicken or vegetable stock, red wine and cream in a pan for a few minutes, to thicken.
4. To serve, transfer the fondant potatoes to a plate, serve the peppered steak alongside and drizzle the sauce over.
