Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 steak fillets
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 brown onion, chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon beef stock granules
  • 300 ml double cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground mixed peppercorns (or more)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave

Method

  • Heat half the oil in a large frying pan, cook beef on both sides, until cooked as desired. Transfer to a warm oven to keep warm.
  • If like me you have very thick steaks I find I can not cook them to a medium rare on the stove, without burning the outside so I finish them off in the oven for about 15 Min's, on a higher heat setting.
  • Heat remaining oil in same pan, add celery, onion and garlic, cook, stirring until vegetables soften.
  • Add wine; stir until liquid is reduced by half, add cream, peppercorns and stock, bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 Min's or until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in thyme leaves, serve immediately over steak.
  • I served mine over celeriac mash and a carrot casserole as a side but serve with your favourite veg and potato.