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Steak au Poivre with Creamed Spinach Pepper-Crusted Steak with Creamed Spinach

Serve a small piece of steak cut into bite-sized pieces, a tiny scoop of the creamed spinach, and nothing spicy on the child's plate.

Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 25 min
Servings 4
Calories 680 kcal
Equipment
skillet stove

Ingredients

Produce
Protein
Dairy
Pantry
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Kid-Friendly Version

Serve a small piece of steak cut into bite-sized pieces, a tiny scoop of the creamed spinach, and nothing spicy on the child's plate.

Recipe

1

Crush the black peppercorns coarsely with a rolling pin or mortar and pestle, then press them firmly onto both sides of the steaks. Season with salt.

child_care Set aside one small piece of steak before adding the pepper crust.
2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

3

Sear the steaks for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temperature 55°C), then transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.

child_care Cook the child's plain steak piece for 3 minutes per side, then cut into small cubes.
4

Reduce heat to medium, add the butter and finely diced shallot to the same skillet, and cook for 1 minute until softened.

5

Add the spinach in handfuls and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes.

child_care Set aside a small pile of plain wilted spinach for the child before adding the cream.
6

Pour in the heavy cream, season with black pepper, and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

child_care Spoon the child's plain spinach and steak pieces onto their plate.
7

Slice the rested steaks against the grain and serve over the creamed spinach.

child_care Assemble the child's plate with the cubed steak and plain spinach.