You say ‘french fries’, the French says ‘pommes frites’. Whichever language you use, we guarantee your mouth will be watering when you see these golden slices of potato matchstick magic covered in Italian-style cheese & chives. Served with juicy slices of beef sirloin and a creamy homemade peppercorn sauce using a rich beef stock. Served with a zesty side salad. Best paired with the recommended Neil Ellis wine.
Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin
Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin
with pommes frites & a cucumber salad
Hands on Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Beef
- Beef Sirloin
- Beef Stock
- Creme Fraiche
- Crushed Black Peppercorns
- Cucumber
- Fresh Chives
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese
- Lemon Juice
- Potato
- Salad Leaves
- Sunflower Seeds
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Seasoning (Salt & Pepper)
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Butter
POMMES FRITES
Boil the kettle. Place a pot or pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, fry the Potato until golden and crispy, 7-10 minutes. Drain on paper towel and toss through the grated cheese, chives, and seasoning. Just before serving, if they have cooled, pop them in the air fryer or oven at 200°C until heated through and crispy, 4-5 minutes.
SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEAK
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the steak fat-side down until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip the steak and sear until browned, 2-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PEPPER SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices. Fry the garlic and the black peppercorns until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water and the Beef stock. Simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crème fraîche until combined and silky. Season (to taste).
SALAD
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to emulsify, add the salad leaves, Cucumber, seasoning, and toss to combine.
TIME TO DINE
Plate up the pommes frites, side with the steak slices and drizzle the sauce over the steak. Serve the salad on the side and enjoy, Chef!
POMMES FRITES
Boil the kettle. Place a pot or pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, fry the Potato until golden and crispy, 7-10 minutes. Drain on paper towel and toss through the grated cheese, chives, and seasoning. Just before serving, if they have cooled, pop them in the air fryer or oven at 200°C until heated through and crispy, 4-5 minutes.
SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEAK
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the steak fat-side down until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip the steak and sear until browned, 2-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PEPPER SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices. Fry the garlic and the black peppercorns until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water and the Beef stock. Simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crème fraîche until combined and silky. Season (to taste).
SALAD
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to emulsify, add the salad leaves, Cucumber, seasoning, and toss to combine.
TIME TO DINE
Plate up the pommes frites, side with the steak slices and drizzle the sauce over the steak. Serve the salad on the side and enjoy, Chef!
POMMES FRITES
Boil the kettle. Place a pot or pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, fry the Potato until golden and crispy, 7-10 minutes. You may need to do this step in batches. Drain on paper towel and toss through the grated cheese, chives, and seasoning. Just before serving, if they have cooled, pop them in the air fryer or oven at 200°C until heated through and crispy, 6-8 minutes.
SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEAK
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the steak fat-side down until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip the steak and sear until browned, 2-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PEPPER SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices. Fry the garlic and the black peppercorns until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water and the Beef stock. Simmer until slightly reduced, 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crème fraîche until combined and silky. Season (to taste).
SALAD
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to emulsify, add the salad leaves, Cucumber, seasoning, and toss to combine.
TIME TO DINE
Plate up the pommes frites, side with the steak slices and drizzle the sauce over the steak. Serve the salad on the side and enjoy, Chef!
POMMES FRITES
Boil the kettle. Place a pot or pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, fry the Potato until golden and crispy, 7-10 minutes. You may need to do this step in batches. Drain on paper towel and toss through the grated cheese, chives, and seasoning. Just before serving, if they have cooled, pop them in the air fryer or oven at 200°C until heated through and crispy, 6-8 minutes.
SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEAK
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the steak fat-side down until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip the steak and sear until browned, 2-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PEPPER SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices. Fry the garlic and the black peppercorns until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water and the Beef stock. Simmer until slightly reduced, 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crème fraîche until combined and silky. Season (to taste).
SALAD
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to emulsify, add the salad leaves, Cucumber, seasoning, and toss to combine.
TIME TO DINE
Plate up the pommes frites, side with the steak slices and drizzle the sauce over the steak. Serve the salad on the side and enjoy, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin?
The preparation time for Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin with pommes frites & a cucumber salad is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin with pommes frites & a cucumber salad?
The total time required to make Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin with pommes frites & a cucumber salad is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin?
Beef, Beef Sirloin, Beef Stock, Creme Fraiche, Crushed Black Peppercorns, Cucumber, Fresh Chives, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon Juice, Potato, Salad Leaves, Sunflower Seeds
What is the nutritional information of Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin?
Calories: 744.5, Carbs: 45.7 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 47.9 grams, Sugar: 5.5 grams, Salt: 392.3 grams
How do I prepare Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin?
SALAD: In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to emulsify, add the salad leaves, cucumber, seasoning, and toss to combine. POMMES FRITES: Boil the kettle. Place a pot or pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, fry the potato until golden and crispy, 7-10 minutes. Drain on paper towel and toss through the grated cheese, chives, and seasoning. Just before serving, if they have cooled, pop them in the air fryer or oven at 200°C until heated through and crispy, 4-5 minutes. PEPPER SAUCE: Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices. Fry the garlic and the black peppercorns until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water and the beef stock. Simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crème fraîche until combined and silky. Season (to taste). STEAK: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the steak fat-side down until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip the steak and sear until browned, 2-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. TIME TO DINE: Plate up the pommes frites, side with the steak slices and drizzle the sauce over the steak. Serve the salad on the side and enjoy, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin?
Beef, Beef Sirloin, Beef Stock, Creme Fraiche, Crushed Black Peppercorns, Cucumber, Fresh Chives, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon Juice, Potato, Salad Leaves, Sunflower Seeds
How many calories does Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin have?
744.5 calories
How much fat content does Neil Ellis’s Peppercorn Beef Sirloin have?
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